Preschool Teacher

About This Role

This role is for an Assistant Teacher who will contribute to a safe, nurturing, and sustainable learning environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive. You will support the Certified Teacher in implementing meaningful learning experiences, maintaining an organized and eco-minded classroom, and fostering respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. This position is ideal for someone excited about early learning, teamwork, and incorporating sustainable education practices into daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Certified Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and learning experiences that support whole-child development and introduce age-appropriate sustainability concepts
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and environmentally responsible classroom environment by following sustainable routines related to materials, storage, and resource use
• Complete assigned classroom tasks daily
• Maintain zero major safety incidents annually
• Achieve positive feedback from the certified teacher and classroom observations
• Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, transitions, and outdoor experiences that encourage exploration and connection with nature
• Serve as a Mandated Reporter in accordance with state law, maintaining full responsibility to recognize, document, and immediately report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment
• Support individual developmental needs and nurture children’s understanding of caring for themselves, others, and the environment
• Ensure 100 percent adherence to child safety protocols
• Document observations for at least 90 percent of assigned children each month
• Greet families warmly and assist with sustainable communication practices such as digital updates, purposeful resource use, and consistent messaging directed by the Certified Teacher
• Participate in family engagement events that may include sustainability-themed activities or community learning opportunities
• Respond to delegated parent inquiries within 24 hours
• Participate in at least two family engagement events annually

Important Details

• Schedule: year-round, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

About the Company

Babilou Family US is part of the global Babilou Family network and brings a local, community-focused approach to early childhood education through its Little Sprouts, Building Blocks, and Heartworks schools. Its work is guided by its educational approach, Sustainable Education®, which bridges research and daily practice to help children thrive and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. The company leads with HONOR values: Humility, Open-Mindedness, Nurture, Ownership, and Recognition.