Preschool/Pre-K Teacher Assistant

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

About This Role

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting a positive and engaging classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. Teachers work collaboratively to implement curriculum, guide daily classroom activities, and meet the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs of each child. Effective communication with children, colleagues, and families is essential to support student learning, foster teamwork, and maintain a nurturing and safe classroom community.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities
• Experience with classroom technology or educational apps
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Enthusiasm for creative activities, music, or outdoor learning

Benefits

After 90 days, employees are eligible for:

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick
• Paid Federal holidays off
• Paid school breaks include Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break
• Affordable Telehealth services
• Aflac

About Us

At Climbing Tree Community School, an Early Learning Center, we view children as feeling, thinking, creative, and growing individuals. Our child-centered programs prioritize understanding the whole child. Each child's culture, strengths, challenges, interests, dreams, and fears inform program design, instructional methods, and individual goals through an emergent curriculum. We honor each child's curiosity and capacity to drive their learning. Children are encouraged to become problem‑solving, sensitive, contributing, and responsible members of the "school community". Our curriculum is child-centered and focuses on play as a dynamic form of learning that involves a wide range of intellectual, social, emotional, and physical capabilities.