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Assistant Preschool Teacher
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$44,687 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Teacher Preschool In-Person
•Ages (3 year olds) The Modern Schoolhouse is hiring an Asst. Teacher for our Eagle Rock campus, a premium early childhood program serving infants, toddlers, and Pre-K children. Our infant teachers are credentialed early childhood educators who lead the room with intention. Requirements Completed ECE core units (required) — Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus. 1+ years working with infants in a licensed childcare or preschool setting (preferred) . Working knowledge of infant development, attachment, and responsive caregiving. Calm, patient temperament and warm communication with new parents . Reliability and a genuine love for babies. Responsibilities Assist a classroom of infants ages 0-18 months. Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate sensory, motor, and social-emotional activities . Follow each baby's feeding, sleep, and developmental rhythms with precision. Practice responsive, gentle caregiving aligned with Conscious Discipline . Maintain detailed daily records and update families via our parent communication app. Send a monthly newsletter to families . Manage diapering, bottle feeding, and sanitation routines. Collaborate with co-teachers to maintain consistent care. What We Offer $21+/ Hr. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with employer match. Professional development and pedagogy training. A real career-advancement path as TMS continues to grow. About The Modern Schoolhouse The Modern Schoolhouse is a premium early childhood education company operating five campuses across California — Eagle Rock, San Gabriel, Pasadena, Duarte, and San Mateo. Our Pasadena campus is licensed for up to 70 children across infant, toddler, and Pre-K classrooms. We use a whole-child curriculum and the Conscious Discipline behavior framework, with an emphasis on both academic excellence and social-emotional development. How to Apply Apply directly through Indeed. We respond to every qualified applicant.
Pay:
From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance