Early Childhood Assistant: Supportive Classroom Champion

Acquire4Hire; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick

Paid Federal holidays off

Paid school breaks

Job summary

Climbing Tree Community School, an Early Learning Center, seeks a Teacher Assistant to support a positive classroom environment where children explore, learn, and grow under guided curriculum and daily activities.

Role emphasizes collaboration with staff, communication with families, and ongoing professional development. A minimum of 2 years preschool experience and an Associate’s Degree in ECE (30 ECE credits) are required, with CPR/First Aid certification and background clearance necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in ECE or related field with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional preschool or pre-k experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and have a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must have experience with Quality First at the Four or Five Star level or NAEYC assessment.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow.
• Implement curriculum and daily classroom activities that meet the developmental needs of each child.
• Observe and support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Collaborate effectively with classroom colleagues to ensure a cohesive and well-managed learning environment.
• Communicate respectfully and clearly with children, families, and staff to foster understanding, teamwork, and positive relationships.
• Help maintain classroom organization, materials, and resources to support smooth daily operations.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

CPR & First Aid

Background check clearance

Quality First/NAEYC experience

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with ≥30 ECE credits

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Climbing Tree Community School, an Early Learning Center, seeks a Teacher Assistant to support a positive classroom environment where children explore, learn, and grow under guided curriculum and daily activities.

Role emphasizes collaboration with staff, communication with families, and ongoing professional development. A minimum of 2 years preschool experience and an Associate’s Degree in ECE (30 ECE credits) are required, with CPR/First Aid certification and background clearance necessary.