Pre School Assistant Teacher

Park Maitland School provides excellence in private preschool, elementary, and middle school for students in the greater Orlando, FL area. Our preschool offers the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Park Maitland School offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group. 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 We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Teacher who will play a crucial role in maintaining a nurturing and engaging classroom environment.

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.
• Participate actively in school events such as Parent/Student Orientation, Winter Programs, and Open Houses.
• 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 Qualifications
• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred
• Prior experience in an educational setting is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 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.