Preschool Teacher Assistant — Growth & Training

Once Upon a Childcare; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Training & development

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Home office stipend

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Once Upon a Childcare is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to join our team in Fort Collins, CO. You will create age-appropriate lesson plans, build strong relationships with families, and maintain a clean, engaging classroom environment for children and their families.

You will help track progress, communicate with parents, and collaborate with other educators to support child development. A friendly, patient approach and CPR certification or willingness to obtain are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Level 2 on PDIS Colorado Shines.
• Child development courses through an accredited college and/or EQIT/Pyramid Plus courses are a plus.
• Excellent understanding of child development and preschool methods.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to act as a mediator between children.
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop a fun and creative lesson plan suitable for children three and older.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children in developing their artistic and practical skills through a carefully constructed curriculum (e.g., identifying shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc.).
• Track children's progress and report to parents
• Communicate regularly with parents to understand the children's backgrounds and psyches.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean, tidy classroom in accordance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Instructional skills

Conflict mediation

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

Child development courses

EQIT/Pyramid Plus

CPR certification

Job description

Once Upon a Childcare is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to join our team in Fort Collins, CO. You will create age-appropriate lesson plans, build strong relationships with families, and maintain a clean, engaging classroom environment for children and their families.

You will help track progress, communicate with parents, and collaborate with other educators to support child development. A friendly, patient approach and CPR certification or willingness to obtain are valued assets.