SCA Preschool Assistant - Lake Worth Campus

Job Title:           Preschool Assistant                              

Location:           Lake Worth Campus      

Job Category:   Assistant

Department:      Preschool

Start Date:       Immediate

About Us

Sunlight Christian Academy is a private, faith-based school dedicated to providing a Christ-centered education that equips students to shine the light of Jesus in the world. We strive to cultivate a nurturing, supportive environment where teachers and students grow in faith, wisdom, and excellence.

Primary Purpose:
Provides a nurturing, Christ-centered environment for 3-year-old students. Facilitates age-appropriate learning activities focused on developmental milestones. Partners with families to support early childhood growth spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Consistently reflects God’s love in every interaction, serving as a positive influence on staff, students, and families for Christ, while fully embodying the Sunlight Way in all areas of responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities:

Classroom Support

• Support teacher in implementing structured and play-based lessons aligned with early learning standards


• Introduce foundational skills in letters, numbers, colors, and shapes


• Guide children through group activities, story time, songs, and movement


• Use visual schedules, repetition, and hands-on experiences to reinforce learning
  
  

      Child Development & Care

• Support social-emotional growth through positive reinforcement and redirection


• Encourage independence in self-care routines (toileting, hand washing, snack time)


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment


• Observe and document developmental progress and behaviors
  
  

Classroom Management

• Create a structured but flexible daily routine


• Use gentle guidance techniques to manage classroom behavior


• Foster respect, kindness, and cooperation among students
  
  

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with classroom teacher, school staff, and administration in creating a unified environment


• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development


• Support school events and faith-based initiatives
  
  

Spiritual Integration

• Incorporate prayer, Bible stories, and songs into daily routines


• Model Christ-like behavior and values


• Encourage children to understand God’s love through age-appropriate conversations

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

Spiritual Commitment

• A committed Christian who regularly attends church and actively lives out their faith.


• Demonstrates a growing personal relationship with Jesus through consistent spiritual disciplines such as scripture reading, prayer, gratitude and fellowship.

Skills and Attributes

• Exhibits a consistently positive attitude upholding the values and mission of the school.


• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to connect well with students, parents and staff.


• Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters.


• Flexible and willing to support school operations in a variety of roles as needed.


• Dependable with a strong commitment to punctuality and regular attendance.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience working as an assistant in a preschool classroom or related field preferred.

Teacher Educational Credentials

• 45 Hours through DCF in Early Childhood


• CDA/FCCPC preferred

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please attach your resume and a cover letter including your faith journey.

Sunlight Christian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.