Preschool Assistant Teacher: Nurture Curious Minds

Academy of Arts & Knowledge; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Academy of Arts & Knowledge is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing environment for young learners. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities, assist with small groups, and ensure strong behavior guidance while fostering curiosity and learning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Lead Teacher, parents, and staff, with a focus on safety, observation reporting, and inclusive support for multilingual and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain.
• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and early childhood education standards.
• Ability to observe and document child development.
• Strong communication and collaboration with Lead Teacher and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Direct supervision of children in classroom and outdoor settings at all times.
• Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
• Assist lead teacher in small group preparation and art projects.
• Interact with children to foster self-esteem and social skills.
• Foster play-based, hands-on learning and literacy/math integration.
• Take daily observations and submit them to the lead teacher promptly.
• Assist in covering Lead Teacher when absent.
• Count children during transitions to ensure safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Problem-solving

TS Gold knowledge

Education

Minimum age 18

Colorado teaching license or ECE license

ECE coursework or degree (ECE 101 / ECE 103)

B.A./A.A. in related field with ECE credits

Job description

Academy of Arts & Knowledge is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing environment for young learners. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities, assist with small groups, and ensure strong behavior guidance while fostering curiosity and learning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Lead Teacher, parents, and staff, with a focus on safety, observation reporting, and inclusive support for multilingual and