Assistant Teacher at Families & Communities Rising Inc.

Help Little Learners Grow—Join Our Team as an Assistant Teacher!

Bring your love of working with children to Families & Communities Rising (FCR)! As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll work alongside a teacher to create a caring, engaging classroom where preschoolers feel safe, build confidence, and discover something new each day.

What You Will Do

• Partner with the teacher to plan and carry out lessons, classroom activities, and active play that support children’s growth and development.

• Help create a clean, safe, welcoming classroom with engaging learning centers and prepared materials.

• Build positive relationships with children and families, and participate in two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences per child each program year.

• Support children’s behavior with patience, respectful communication, and positive guidance.

• Keep children actively supervised throughout the day, including during bathroom routines, outdoor play, and field trips.

• Participate in family-style meals and snacks, support daily dental hygiene, and assist with classroom housekeeping.

• Communicate with families, keep the teacher informed, and document important conversations and children’s progress.

• Maintain accurate, confidential records and keep child-specific files and potentially harmful materials securely locked.

What You Will Bring

• An associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

• Three to five years of experience working with preschool-age children in a high-quality early childhood program.

• A caring approach, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to helping children learn and thrive.