Assistant Preschool Teacher-Part-Time Cornerstone Lutheran Preschool Carmel, IN Job Details Part-time From $15 an hour 9 days ago Benefits Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Associate's degree Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Cornerstone Lutheran Preschool, Carmel, is seeking assistant teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a terrific opportunity for individuals who enjoy nurturing children, partnering with families, and building relationships with their coworkers in a Christ-centered environment. Assistant teacher hours are from 8:45 am-1:45 pm.

Schedule:

Days are varied depending on position Hours are 8:45 am-1:30 pm

Job Type:

Part-time Responsible to: Preschool Director

SELF-MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 1.

Be a positive committed Christian with an enthusiasm for working with young children. 2. Understand that the assistant teacher's first priority is to teach the children about the love of Jesus through positive role modeling, gentle and consistent temperament, and caring relationships. 4. Attend all staff meetings, attend workshops and seminars whenever possible, and log at least 12 training hours each year. 5. Maintain Red Cross first aid and child and infant CPR certifications. Pass national background check, Tb test and drug screening.

CHILD MANAGEMENT 1.

Work with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans and assess growth and development of children. 2. Communicate clearly and effectively with children to meet their needs. 3. Participate in daily and weekly set-up and cleanup of children's learning environment, which includes any environment adjustments and/or changes. 4. Provide support and modeling to children throughout free play opportunities. 5. Follow positive discipline policies as outlined in the staff manual. Personal Characteristics 1. Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of young children. 2. Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs. 3. Demonstrate initiative and competence in working effectively without close supervision. 4. Demonstrate a willingness to perform other duties, above and beyond those listed here, as assigned. Staff Benefits Employees working over 20 hours receive retirement and disability benefits. All preschool staff members also receive a discount on their child(ren)'s tuition.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma/GED is required; Associate degree in Early Childhood Education; Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or willing to work toward CDA; or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field is preferred

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person