Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

What We Offer We provide a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

401k plan with company match

Tuition discounts for employees' children

Professional development opportunities

Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role

Location: 1776 Minnesota Avenue, Winter Park, FL, 32789

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Preschool Assistant Teacher who will play a crucial role in maintaining a nurturing and engaging classroom environment. As a Preschool Assistant, you will work with students between ages 1 to 4 years old. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about education and looking to advance their careers by eventually stepping into a lead teacher role.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will:

Foster positive social and emotional growth in students

Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to ensure smooth classroom operations

Engage with parents or guardians to support student development

Help maintain a well-organized, vibrant, and interactive classroom

If a teaching position opens during the school year, the assistant teacher will be the first to step into the classroom role.

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in planning, supervising, and implementing the curriculum in alignment with Park Maitland’s policies and procedures.

Step in as a substitute teacher when needed, ensuring continuity of learning.

Support classroom organization, including contributing to the classroom’s appearance and décor.

Maintain and contribute to classroom displays, including student artwork and bulletin boards.

Uphold a positive, non-punitive approach to classroom management, focusing on positive reinforcement.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to the school’s values and ethos, maintaining professionalism at all times.

Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues, ensuring a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

What We Are Looking For

A professional demeanor with excellent customer service skills, both internally and externally

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

Dependability and punctuality, with a strong sense of responsibility. Absence from work is limited only to emergencies and illness.

Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic educational environment

Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written

What We Are Looking For

DCF Credentials or willing to obtain credentials

Associate or Bachelor's degree in education preferred

Prior classroom experience in a preschool setting is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.