School Age Assistant Teacher

Job Summary

Assistant Teachers support the planning and implementation of educational programs for children ranging from infants through school age depending on program needs. This entry-level role assists in facilitating age-appropriate activities promoting childrens social and emotional development and ensuring consistent supervision in a safe healthy and supportive environment.

Essential Functions

• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and childrens interests

• Help maintain intentional enriched and supportive learning environments and quality experiences

• Build authentic culturally responsive relationships with children families and team members

• Ensure childrens health and safety through proper supervision positive interactions and adherence to safety standards

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver high-quality programs and positive workplace culture

Work Environment Expectations

• Demonstrate positive respectful interactions with children and youth

• Maintain safe emotional and physical environments

• Ensure regular attendance punctuality and active participation

• Engage in both indoor and outdoor programming

• Be physically and mentally capable of meeting the needs of children up to 13 years of age

• Follow safety guidelines report concerns and remain calm during emergency or first-aid situations

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Work in indoor and outdoor environments including safe weather conditions

• Conduct visual safety checks and implement preventative measures

• Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities

• Perform frequent bending lifting reaching pushing and pulling

• Lift and carry items up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance

• Navigate playground equipment uneven terrain and varied surfaces

• Adapt to childrens physical levels by sitting kneeling or squatting

• Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required

Qualifications & Experience

Role Overview
Assistant Teachers work under the direction and supervision of lead teaching staff and support daily classroom operations.

Education

• Education and permit requirements may vary by program and age group

• One of the following is required:

  • 6 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field with passing grades or

  • Accredited certificate of training in child care or related fields

Experience & Skills

• Six months of experience in a group care or classroom setting preferred

• Strong communication classroom management and problem-solving skills

• Effective organization time management and basic documentation abilities

• Ability to collaborate within a professional team environment

• Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred

• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs