Assistant Preschool Teacher

Assistant Preschool Teacher 2026-27 School Year

Arches Oak Hills and its teachers are dedicated to helping children learn, grow, and communicate openly through exploration and trial and error. We hope you can teach and grow with us! www.archesoakhills.com

Experience

Previous early childhood experience or working with young children would be great! Should have a love for early childhood education and a desire to work in the education field. Please apply if you are friendly, inviting, self-motivated, even-tempered, and organized. This job is great for college students in early childhood-related education fields.

Expectations

Great direction—this version will filter for more committed, career-minded early childhood educators while still staying warm and professional.

Assistant Preschool Teacher – Pre-K Classroom (Part-Time)

About Arches Oak Hills:
Arches Oak Hills is a high-quality early childhood education center committed to helping children learn through exploration, hands-on experiences, and intentional teaching practices. We value strong relationships, consistency, and developmentally appropriate learning that supports the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically.

We are seeking team members who are committed to early childhood education as a profession and who want to grow within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Position Overview:
We are hiring a reliable, professional Assistant Preschool Teacher to support our Pre-K classroom. This role is best suited for someone who is serious about early childhood education and values teamwork, structure, and long-term contribution to a classroom community.

You will work closely with a lead teacher to implement daily routines, support instruction, and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.

Schedule:

• Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Additional hours may be available for candidates seeking growth into full-time roles within our before/after school, preschool, and enrichment programs (6:30 AM – 6:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of daily lesson plans and classroom routines
• Maintain a structured, calm, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Supervise children at all times with a focus on safety and engagement
• Support social-emotional development and positive behavior strategies
• Reinforce early learning skills through guided activities and play-based learning
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of classroom materials
• Communicate effectively and professionally with lead teachers and leadership

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in early childhood education or childcare strongly preferred
• Demonstrated interest in early childhood education as a long-term career path
• Professional, dependable, and consistent work ethic
• Calm, patient, and positive classroom presence
• Strong ability to follow directions and work collaboratively
• Commitment to supporting each child’s individual developmental needs

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team invested in staff growth
• Positive, structured, team-oriented environment
• Employee childcare discount
• Opportunities for advancement into full-time roles

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person