Preschool Enrichment & Programs Teacher

Paragon Prep; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

401(k) benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Paragon Prep Preschool is seeking an energetic Ancillary & Enrichment Teacher to develop and lead engaging programs for preschool-aged children. You will introduce students to new interests, promote offerings to families, and help increase participation across age groups.

The role requires creativity, organization, and the ability to collaborate with teachers and school leadership. You will provide classroom coverage, design developmentally appropriate activities, and manage programs from

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with preschool children required; preschool or early childhood experience strongly preferred.
• Early Childhood Education coursework, a CDA credential, an associate or bachelor’s degree, or comparable experience preferred.
• Experience leading enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, camps, athletics, STEAM, music, art, movement, or similar programming is a plus.
• Demonstrated creativity and the ability to independently develop and implement new programs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to meet childcare licensing, background-check, fingerprinting, CPR and First Aid, and professional-development requirements.
• Ability to work in person at the school campus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead engaging, hands-on enrichment programs aligned with student interests, family needs, seasonal opportunities, and school goals.
• Create lesson plans, schedules, activities, and materials appropriate for different preschool age groups and developmental levels.
• Manage assigned programs from concept through implementation, including promotion, enrollment, instruction, family communication, and evaluation.
• Visit classrooms regularly to provide enrichment experiences, introduce upcoming programs, and encourage student participation.
• Collaborate with teachers to complement classroom themes and introduce students to new skills, interests, and experiences.
• Partner with school leadership to promote programs and develop creative family communication and enrollment strategies.
• Build positive relationships with families and confidently answer questions about available programs.
• Monitor enrollment, participation, and feedback to improve program quality and support established growth goals.
• Assist with camps, school celebrations, themed activities, and other programming throughout the year.
• Provide classroom coverage during teacher breaks, lunches, meetings, planning periods, staffing changes, and other periods of need.
• Maintain established classroom routines, behavior expectations, active supervision, and accurate name-to-face accountability.
• Organize and maintain program spaces, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Support a collaborative school environment by remaining flexible and assisting wherever needed

Skills

Program development

Educator

Childcare experience

Family communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Early Childhood Education coursework

Child Development Associate credential

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Paragon Prep Preschool is seeking an energetic Ancillary & Enrichment Teacher to develop and lead engaging programs for preschool-aged children. You will introduce students to new interests, promote offerings to families, and help increase participation across age groups.

The role requires creativity, organization, and the ability to collaborate with teachers and school leadership. You will provide classroom coverage, design developmentally appropriate activities, and manage programs from