School Age Assistant Teacher

Job Summary

Assistant Teachers support the planning and implementation of educational programs for children ranging from infants through school age, depending on program needs. This entry-level role assists in facilitating age-appropriate activities, promoting childrens social and emotional development, and ensuring consistent supervision in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment.

Essential Functions

• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with learning foundations and childrens interests

• Help maintain intentional, enriched, and supportive learning environments and quality experiences

• Build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with children, families, and team members

• Ensure childrens health and safety through proper supervision, positive interactions, and adherence to safety standards

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver high-quality programs and positive workplace culture

Work Environment Expectations

• Demonstrate positive, respectful interactions with children and youth

• Maintain safe emotional and physical environments

• Ensure regular attendance, punctuality, and active participation

• Engage in both indoor and outdoor programming

• Be physically and mentally capable of meeting the needs of children up to 13 years of age

• Follow safety guidelines, report concerns, and remain calm during emergency or first-aid situations

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including safe weather conditions

• Conduct visual safety checks and implement preventative measures

• Tolerate occasional loud noise during activities

• Perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling

• Lift and carry items up to 15 lbs. individually or with assistance

• Navigate playground equipment, uneven terrain, and varied surfaces

• Adapt to childrens physical levels by sitting, kneeling, or squatting

• Supervise off-site activities and field trips as required

Qualifications & Experience

Role Overview
Assistant Teachers work under the direction and supervision of lead teaching staff and support daily classroom operations.

Education

• Education and permit requirements may vary by program and age group

• One of the following is required:

  • 6 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with passing grades, or

  • Accredited certificate of training in child care or related fields

Experience & Skills

• Six months of experience in a group care or classroom setting preferred

• Strong communication, classroom management, and problem-solving skills

• Effective organization, time management, and basic documentation abilities

• Ability to collaborate within a professional team environment

• Adult and infant/child CPR & First Aid certification preferred

• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred based on program needs