Preschool Teacher Associate
Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive? Join our team as a Preschool Teacher Associate and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day. Working alongside a lead teacher, you will help create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
- Assist in planning and leading hands-on learning activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and exploration.
- Create and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow team members.
- Observe and document children's progress and share developmental milestones with the teaching team and families.
- Encourage positive behavior through patience, consistency, and age-appropriate guidance.
- Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and maintain a clean, organized classroom.
Qualifications
- Experience working with preschool-aged children is preferred.
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Ability to engage young learners through play-based and hands-on learning experiences.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, caring, and committed to providing high-quality early childhood education.
- Child Development Associate (CDA), early childhood coursework, or other childcare certifications are preferred but not required.
If you are enthusiastic about early childhood education and enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you! Join our team and help build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- What is an example of positive reinforcement?
A. Providing praise for completing a task correctly
B. Taking away a privilege for not following instructions
C. Removing a punishment for improved behavior
D. Giving a timeout for misbehavior
E. Ignoring unwanted behavior
- Which strategy is most effective for promoting emotional and social development in preschoolers?
A. Providing opportunities for cooperative play and sharing to develop empathy and social skills
B. Implementing strict classroom rules to teach order and discipline
C. Encouraging competition in classroom activities to foster a sense of achievement
D. Focusing on academic skills, such as reading and math, to prepare for elementary school
E. Limiting free play to increase structured learning time and improve educational outcomes
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Clinton, IA 52732 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clinton, IA 52732: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
