Summary

Common Ground is looking for an assistant teacher to join our preschool program. This teacher could have experience as either a lead or an assistant, but will be joining a team with dynamic and exceptional lead teachers who handle the curriculum and planning, but needs partners to make sure that the afternoons have the same quality care and education as the mornings! Common Ground is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive community.

Our preschool program is a mixed age program with children ages 3, 4, and 5 using the new STREAMin3 curriculum.

Duties

Working as part of a team in a preschool classroom, supporting the lead teachers when they are there and taking the role of leader, with the other assistants in the absence of the lead teacher.
Adhering to licensing standards and best practices in quality early childhood education.

Our number one goal is to provide quality interactions with the children in our care. While providing those interactions we are meeting the children's needs - basic, social, emotional, and learning! This approach makes Common Ground a special place to learn and grow for both our kids and our teachers!

Requirements

• ability to pass the required background checks
• a love of working with young children
• a positive attitude
• reliable transportation
• the ability to carry a 50 pound child short distances
• ability to work regular hours until 5:45pm, Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• classroom experience
• Child Development Associate
• CPR certificate

Benefits

• competitive wages
• 403b retirement plan with contribution and matching after 1 year
• health insurance
• free dental insurance
• PTO
• childcare discounts
• education benefits
• paid holidays
• opportunity for bonuses