Whippany, New Jersey
Posted: 27-May-25
Location: Larkspur, California
Type: Part Time
Salary: $20 - $22/hr
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Title: Preschool Aftercare Assistant Teacher
Reports to: Preschool Director
Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt Employee
The Preschool After School Program Assistant Teacher works with the Preschool After School Program Manager from 3:00-6:00 p.m. every day with children who stay after the end of the regularly scheduled school day. The position extends the rich and diverse program of the school day in a manner that is flexible and appropriately meets the needs of a mixed-age group of preschool children, aged 2-5 years old.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preschool Afternoon Program Assistant
- Assist Preschool Afterschool Program Manager from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Supervise and engage with a mixed-age group of preschool children, both outside and inside the classroom.
- Provide for the physical and emotional safety and well-being of all students at all times by maintaining a safe and secure environment in which students can grow in autonomy and in the ability to learn, work, and play together.
- Ensure accurate and timely end of day communication with parents, conveying information from classroom teachers
- Support closing of the preschool at the end of the day; secure doors and windows, clean up kitchen, make sure classrooms used are ready for cleaning crew.
- Ensure the dignity and worth of each member of the community in an environment that fosters respect, understanding, and acceptance of differences; model appropriate and ethical behavior.
- Demonstrate punctuality and reliability of attendance, absence reporting, and other such demonstrations of professional courtesy and responsibility.
A Preschool After School Program Assistant at Marin Primary & Middle School is first and foremost committed to serving our school mission of inspiring joyful learning, honoring each child, and building connections to inspire all children to make a difference. Teachers at MP&MS have a deep understanding of early childhood development and education, engage in a caring, supportive and positive manner with children, families, and colleagues, maintain high standards, and promote a love of learning.
Hours of employment: 3:00pm-6:00pm, Monday through Friday
Salary Range: $20-$22/hour
Employment begins on August 26, 2025.
Educational Requirements
A minimum of six Early Childhood Education (ECE) units preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements
In the course of a workday in the Marin Primary & Middle School preschool, a teacher should expect to:
- Sit, Walk, Stand
- Lift and carry up to 35 pounds on a routine basis
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds in emergency situations
- Bend from the neck
- Bend from the waist
- Squat, Climb, Kneel, Crawl
- Twist from the neck
- Twist from the waist
- Withstand exposure to noise, which may be excessive on occasion
- Use both hands for a variety of tasks, including:
- Pushing, Pulling, Grasping
- Fine manipulation
- Reaching, both above and below shoulder level
- Using a keyboard
In addition:
- Regular attendance and punctuality are necessary for the performance of this job
- Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
- Some tasks require oral communications ability.
- Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
The frequency with which any teacher may need to use any of the skills and physical requirements listed above vary on a daily basis. However, any of them may be necessary at any time on an emergency basis, and there are some situations in which one or more of them may be necessary for an extended period of time.
MP&MS is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment. MP&MS also makes reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and for employees who request an accommodation for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.