Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher
About The Position
The Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher supports a nurturing, inclusive environment for infants and young toddlers. This role works closely with the lead teacher to implement engaging, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning experiences that encourage curiosity, exploration, and early development. Warmth, teamwork, attentiveness, and understanding of early childhood development are key to success in this position. Reporting to the Principal - Early Childhood, the assistant teacher plays a critical role in supporting the daily rhythms of the classroom and fostering each child’s growth. Assistant teachers collaborate with the lead teacher and fellow Early Childhood educators to create a joyful and responsive learning space.
Requirements
- Student of Christian Science preferred
- Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements [https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements]
- Bachelor's degree in Education; a focus in Early Childhood Education is preferred
- Experience working with children under the age of three in a professional, educational, or caregiving setting
Responsibilities
- Displays a strong interest and love for working with infants and young toddlers and their parents
- Nurturing, intuitive, and responsive to the developmental needs of infants and toddlers
- Provides a welcoming, encouraging, and joyful atmosphere for children and families
- Expresses patience, creativity, joy, and a sense of humor
- Relates well with children and adults, gaining their confidence and respect
- Models the character values taught to children
- Responds to changing conditions and directions with spiritual light-heartedness and flexibility
- Supports a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to learning
- Works effectively and collaboratively with the lead teacher to address the needs of children
- Supports all aspects of program preparation, implementation, and completion
- Helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
- Supports potty training and frequently changes diapers with attentiveness and care
- Handles discipline situations in a positive, constructive manner that supports character growth
- Able to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, bending, and floor play
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues and administrators
- Participates in committee meetings, faculty and parent meetings, and professional development opportunities when classroom coverage is available
- Pursues ongoing professional growth and applies best practices in early childhood education
- Uses technology comfortably to record daily routines and support classroom communication
- Understands and follows the general care and physical requirements as outlined by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Benefits
- Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
- Relocation: Principia provides a relocation imbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles
- Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here [https://www.principia.edu/jobs/highlights], including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
