Posted: June 4, 2025
Start Date: August 2025
Position Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled
Salary: $37,440
Start Date: August 2025
Position Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled
Salary: $37,440
Job Description
Since 1980, The Neighborhood Schoolhouse has supported a lifelong love of learning through arts integration, nature-based exploration, and social-emotional development. Nestled beside a 400-acre protected forest, our campus offers a rich environment for young children to learn through connection with the natural world. Our preschool program emphasizes nurturing relationships, outdoor learning, and the development of foundational skills in a joyful, play-based setting.
Neighborhood Schoolhouse is hiring for the position of Assistant Teacher in our newly opened Pre-K/K classroom. Be part of Neighborhood's history as we begin re-opening our elementary program! This classroom will provide high quality early care and education for children ages 4-6. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. They must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director. They must have experience with educating young children outdoors in all weather.
Neighborhood Schoolhouse is hiring for the position of Assistant Teacher in our newly opened Pre-K/K classroom. Be part of Neighborhood's history as we begin re-opening our elementary program! This classroom will provide high quality early care and education for children ages 4-6. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. They must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director. They must have experience with educating young children outdoors in all weather.
Job Requirements
- Promote positive association with playing and learning outdoors in all weather
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Operate with a deep respect for children at all times
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to school.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- Successful completion of High School or equivalent.
- Early Education experience is a plus, not a must, but with a growth mindset to learn and grow within the field.
- Commitment to obtaining a Northern Lights Career Ladder Level One within 9 months OR three (3) credits in a college course of early education or human development.
- High energy and ability to work outdoors in all climates.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
Paid time off, including sick, vacation, and school breaks, retirement plan with company match, vision, dental, access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), professional development reimbursement, and other fringe benefits.
Apply
Submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and references to: [email protected]
