Half Day Early Childhood Assistant Educator (2026-27 school year)

Position: Early Childhood Assistant Educator

Work Schedule: M - F 8:30am - 12:30pm (half day); 9.5 months/year (Sept. - May)

Reports to: Director 

Compensation: competitive 

Benefits: 19 days PTO (holidays/school breaks) 5 days PTO 401K priority enrollment 40% tuition discount 

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Responsible for assisting the Educator in maintaining safety as well as implementing a Reggio Emilia inspired program that promotes the social emotional physical and cognitive development of each child enrolled. The duties and responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the educator.   

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILIES: 

• Follow the positive Discipline Policy as outlined in the Parent Handbook.   
• Participate in staff meetings school activities and special events and staff development.  
• Maintain a well-organized safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.  
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline. 
• Observe children to detect signs of illness injury emotional disturbance learning disorder speech issue or other special needs and immediately report observations to the educator for follow up.  
• Assist Educator in implementing the daily program of activities and learning including preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities.
• Assist Educator in observing each child daily to assess and document skills interests and needs.  
• Establish a positive relationship with each childs family and share information about the childs day at school.  
• Assist Educator in the full implementation of IEPs and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs.  
• Be willing to facilitate activities both indoors and outdoors in a natural wooded environment (including in inclement weather - rain snow etc.).  
• Ensure childrens safety while performing the following job functions: lift move or hold children with a range of weight from 20 to 50 pounds (on occasion perform these tasks for a child weighing more than 50 pounds).  
• Demonstrates a full range of motion to lift reach squat climb sit or otherwise fully participate in activities.  
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications :

• Must have a love and willingness to serve children and their families.  
• Believe in and be a dedicated student of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
• Strongly support and execute the schools mission.     
• Meet federal as well as individual state requirements (i.e. TB test physical criminal background checks).  
• Required education: high school diploma
• Preferred education: associates or bachelors degree preferably in a child-related field (ie. Child Development Early Childhood Education)   
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.  
• Demonstrate the social skills necessary to relate to a variety of people in a highly collaborative environment remaining positive even under stressful situations.  

Additional Information :

The Discovery School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting retaining developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race gender color religion sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability citizenship status veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time