Instructional Assistant-Preschool

Summary

Robin’s Place Childcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Preschool Instructional Assistant to support our early childhood educators in creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you! Our exceptionally caring staff believe wholeheartedly in our mission of caring for the whole family's needs, not just the child. If you are convinced that teaching is more than just a paycheck, then please take the time to contact us! You'll never walk alone!

Duties

• Assist lead teachers in implementing lesson plans and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Support classroom management by ensuring a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Engage with children through interactive play, storytelling, music, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Assist with daily routines, including mealtime, naptime, and transitions.
• Observe and document children’s progress, assisting with assessments as needed.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to help meet individual learning needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Foster strong relationships with children, families, and staff, promoting open communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; early childhood education coursework is a plus.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children in a childcare or educational setting preferred.
• Ability to work patiently, positively, and effectively with young children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must meet all state licensing requirements, including fingerprint clearance and TB testing.

Nice To Haves

• A caring, positive attitude
• A strong work ethic
• A Growth Mindset
• A team player

Benefits

• Supportive, family-oriented work environment.
• Flexible hours
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Competitive pay and employee childcare discounts.

About Us

Robin's Place Childcare is a newly assessed Quality First 4-Star center. We are not a Private Equity childcare or franchise! We are a family owned and operated childcare provider, which means each family receives individualized and personalized attention from the very start. We go above and beyond to try and meet the unique needs of the families we serve. We offer an infant room, pre-primary room, primary room, pre-k and school-aged program. We welcome all families including those with special needs children and DES families.