Preschool Assistant Teacher (Seasonal Openings)

Merritt Academy; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Merritt Academy in Fairfax, VA is seeking a compassionate Preschool Assistant Teacher to support children aged 0–4 years in daily activities. You will help deliver developmentally appropriate curricula, supervise children's play, and assist with classroom routines under supervision.

Ideal candidates are college students studying education or related fields, or anyone who loves working with kids. This role offers Monday–Friday daytime shifts and hands-on classroom experience in a warm, supportive

Qualifications

• Love for children and desire to make a difference every day.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver developmentally appropriate curricula.
• Assist in classroom management, supervision, and transitions.
• Help with cleaning and preparing supplies.

Skills

Love for children

Experience with children

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Are you home for the holidays and looking for meaningful work that brings joy ? Join our team as a Preschool Assistant Teacher and spend your break making a difference in the lives of children ages infant to 4 years old! This is a great opportunity for college students studying education, child development, psychology, or anyone who simply loves working with kids. You will gain hands-on classroom experience, be part of a warm and welcoming community, and possibly return to join us again during summer break.

Available Shifts: Mondays thru Fridays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM or 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Our Assistant Teachers exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning. Our Assistant Teachers support developmentally appropriate academic and values curricula in a loving and safe environment. Our Assistant Teachers assist in classroom management including supervision, transitions, cleaning and preparing supplies.

Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements, including:

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry a minimum of 45 pounds, engage in physical activity with children, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to constantly move and interact with the children to provide stimulation and develop relationships.
• Must be able to alternate often between sitting and standing.
• Must be able to maintain sight and sound of the children at all times.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Pass pre-employment screenings and trainings as required.

We seek candidates who are flexible and willing to take any assigned tasks and to work with various age groups. We also seek candidates who exhibit professionalism, pride in work, initiative, a strong work ethic and who support parents as partners in education.

To learn about how Merritt Academy supports and invests in our team go to our website at https://www.merrittacademy.org/careers/