Preschool Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A ministry of a local church seeks nurturing preschool staff to engage and support children's development in a half-day program. Positions available for 3 to 4 mornings a week, focusing on play-based learning. Ideal candidates are energetic, organized, and enjoy working with young children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a childcare setting is necessary.
• Background check and fingerprinting are required.
• CPR/FA certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily care and instruction of 10-12 children.
• Collaborate with preschool staff on activities.
• Ensure health and safety in the classroom environment.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Creativity

High Energy Level

Initiative

Job description

Summary

Work with Lead Teacher to provide the daily care, management, and instruction for a class of 10-12 children. Nurture and engage with young students to enhance their development and learning. Help keep classroom clean and organized. Collaborate with fellow preschool staff to implement developmentally appropriate preschool activities. Ensure the health and safety of children in your care. Hours are 8:30am-12:15pm with occasional after school staff meetings. Program year runs from September 2, 2025 through May 21, 2026 with a teacher work week August 25-28, 2025.. Positions available 3 mornings per week- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays and 4 mornings per week- Tuesday-Friday.

Must possess a love for nurturing and working with young children and have the ability to relate well with them, their parents, and fellow teachers. High energy level, ability to take initiative, organizational skills and creativity are a bonus.

Duties

Assist in the daily care, management, and instruction of 10-12 children.

Flexible

Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Requirements

Background Check Required.

Fingerprinting.

CPR/FA Preferred But Not Required.

Experience working with children in a childcare setting.

About Us

We are a ministry of Three Chopt Presbyterian Church. We focus on play based learning and meeting children where they are to guide them through their development. We are a half-day program open from 9am-noon Mondays-Fridays. We serve children 20 months to 5 years old. Our school year calendar includes a teacher work week August 25-28, 2025 with the school year beginning September 2, 2025 through May 15, 2026.