Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Preschool

Preschool assistant floating teacher

Reference ID : 176958
Location : Alexandria, VA
Category : None
Job Type : Full Time

Description

Summary

We are a warm, play-based preschool community looking for a nurturing and dependable Assistant Teacher to join our team. With small class sizes, beautiful outdoor classrooms, and a close-knit, supportive community, this is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and values a collaborative environment.

This part-time position runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with flexible scheduling between 2 and 5 days per week. There are also opportunities to extend your day until 4:00 PM.


As a floating Assistant Teacher, you’ll work closely with our teaching teams to support a joyful, engaging classroom where children feel safe, curious, and confident. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and plenty of time outdoors.


We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer guidance in finding the right development opportunities for you, including assistance with obtaining college scholarships for early childhood education courses.

Duties

  • Support the teaching teams in daily classroom activities and routines
  • Engage with children through play, conversation, and guided activities
  • Assist with transitions, snack/lunch, and outdoor time
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom
  • Communicate warmly and professionally with students and staff

Requirements

  • A genuine love for working with young children
  • Reliability and a strong sense of teamwork
  • Warmth, patience and a positive attitude
  • Patience and empathy in working with young children
  • Creativity and the ability to engage children in learning activities
  • Previous experience in preschool, child care, or early childhood setting, preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

  • Coursework or degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Experience as a child care worker, preschool aide or assistant teacher
  • First Aid / CPR training

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Discount in preschool tuition for staff member's children
  • Paid hours for professional development

About Us

Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Preschool offers a unique community experience with a bright, spacious, and modern facility complete with a large shady playground and outdoor classrooms. We are dedicated to nurturing our young student’s social-emotional and academic development using a research based and developmentally appropriate, school-wide curriculum to support this goal. Join us in this loving and vibrant environment where children 2 through 5 years old thrive through exploration and play, surrounded by nature and supported by our dedicated team of educators.



Salary : $16 to $18/Hr
Minimum Education : None
Job Type : Full Time
Category : None
Minimum Experience : None
Location : Alexandria, VA

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