Position: Preschool Assistant Teacher
Location: Dripping Springs / Southwest Austin
Compensation:
Our full-time hourly rates are consistently above local market averages, with pay ranging from $15 to $18 per hour for candidates with extensive recent experience.
Benefits:
Full-time employees who maintain a good standing and work history may qualify for benefits including:
- Employee discounts.
- Holiday bonuses.
- Gas bonuses.
- Additional paid time-off bonuses.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Preschool Assistant Teacher to support our teaching team in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on with preschool-aged children, assisting with daily classroom routines, and contributing to a positive team culture dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities, lessons, and routines.
- Support children during learning experiences, transitions, meals, rest periods, and outdoor play.
- Foster positive social interactions and encourage age-appropriate independence and self-help skills.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Prepare, organize, and clean classroom materials, learning centers, and activity spaces.
- Supervise and engage with children during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Participate actively in classroom projects, school events, and team initiatives.
- Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and licensing regulations.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with team members and families when appropriate.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Genuine passion for working with young children.
- Strong commitment to providing a positive, nurturing, and engaging experience for every child.
- Ability to actively participate in all classroom activities, including floor play and outdoor supervision.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, flexible, punctual, respectful, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and orderly classroom environment.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and remain active throughout the workday.
- Clean Criminal Background Check.
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Dripping Springs or Southwest Austin.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Previous experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, camp, nannying, or educational settings.
- Coursework, certification, or interest in Early Childhood Education.
- Familiarity with child-led, play-based, STEAM, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, or nature-based educational approaches.
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Interest in gardening, nature exploration, music, movement, yoga, art, or outdoor education.
Apply Today:
Are you passionate about supporting young learners during their most important developmental years? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, child-centered environment where every day brings new opportunities for learning and growth?
Please submit your resume and contact information, and a member of our team will reach out to you shortly.
Thank you for your interest in joining our school community. We look forward to connecting with you soon.