Preschool Assistant Teacher

We are seeking a self-directed, experienced, and energetic educator for an assistant teacher position in the preschool program for the 2025-26 school year. This teacher will assist in the preschool classrooms (ages 2 - 5 years old) in the after school program.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree or educational qualification from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of early childhood teaching experience in public/independent schools or other classroom environments.
• Strong skills in early childhood development, including meeting the social and emotional needs of children as well as addressing cognitive and pre-academic areas.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Display a commitment to diversity and create a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight School.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the head teacher in a class of about 10-15 students (varies by age) in the context of a transdisciplinary and inquiry-based curriculum with willingness to learn about the Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate.
• Assists the head teacher with setting up and maintaining a safe, healthy, orderly and challenging classroom environment. Works with the head teacher to select, prepare, and create activities.
• Maintains a professional relationship with parents and respects confidentiality.
• Collaborates with other faculty and staff members to coordinate efforts and make joint program decisions, as well as attending meetings and school events.
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and to teach to a range of learners.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Dwight School's goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.