Preschool Teacher Assistant
About This Role
We are seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to join our early childhood education team in beautiful Jericho, VT. In this role, you will work closely with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where young children can learn, play, and grow. You will play an important role in supporting daily classroom operations, managing activities, and fostering positive development for our students.
What You'll Do
Assistant Teacher Responsibilities
The Assistant Teacher will support the Lead Teacher in a Montessori and nature-based learning environment. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting classroom activities, routines, and Montessori learning experiences
- Supervising and engaging children throughout the day
- Participating in outdoor exploration and nature-based activities
- Creating a weekly snack menu and preparing and serving a healthy snack each day
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
- Working collaboratively with the teaching team to provide consistent, high-quality care
Requirements
- Minimum of 2+ years of professional child care experience
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for working with young children.
- Is positive, energetic, punctual, and dependable.
- Remains flexible and willing to provide support where needed.
- Is physically capable of engaging with children at their level and carrying a child during an emergency.
- Communicates effectively and collaborates successfully with diverse personalities.
- Remains mindful and consistently models appropriate grace and courtesy.
Nice to Have
While not required, we’d love to see:
- Montessori classroom experience
- Early childhood education experience or coursework
- Experience working with children ages 3–6
- CPR/First Aid certification
Benefits
- Sick Leave
- Child Care Discount
- Professional Development
- Paid Holidays & School Breaks
- Simple IRA Retirement Plan with 3% matching contributions
- HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
- Paid professional development and training
- First Aid/CPR
- Pay Scale for Assistant: $21.00 - $25.00/hr Dependent upon education and experience
- Starting Date: Open until filled
- Days: Monday - Friday
- Time: 7:30am - 4pm
- Work Year: School Year (Late August - Mid June)
- Type of employment: Full-time/Yearly
About The Children's Institute at Jericho
Mission
We take advantage of this crucial chapter in a child's life to teach, guide and mentor. We focus on this important learning period to foster intellectual and emotional growth.
We offer experiences and provide opportunities for students to engage in their own curiosities by creating a safe and enriched environment where students are listened to, guided, and allowed to experience independence while learning about themselves, others in their environment, different cultures, and the world. Through these experiences we instill a rich and engaging academic background for future success and happiness.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Preschool Teacher Assistant role pays $21 to $25/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is The Children's Institute at Jericho located?
The Children's Institute at Jericho is located at 273 Vermont Highway 15, Jericho, VT