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

1. 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.

About Marin Primary & Middle School

About Us At Marin Primary & Middle School, we believe that it's deep connections–between students, with teachers, and with ideas–that help kids know themselves and push through boundaries in school and in life. Every day we strengthen these connections so our students are able to tackle new ideas and challenges, pursue their goals with optimism and courage, and apply all they learn to the world they'll inherit. Serving 320 students in preschool through grade 8, Marin Primary & Middle School’s vibrant learning community is located in the town of Larkspur, just 4.5 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Taking advantage of both the beautiful outdoor environment of Marin County and the cultural offerings of metropolitan San Francisco, MP&MS asks its students to Be Connected, Be Curious, and Be Courageous. Our Mission At Marin Primary & Middle School we make education meaningful, while encouraging pride in self, respect for others, and enthusiasm for learning. We treasure childhood. We honor and enjoy children’s natural curiosity, competence, and exuberance. We teach to reach children. Using teams of teachers and educational methods tailored to how children learn best..., we connect with our students, build trusting relationships, and make learning relevant, memorable, and fun. We teach children to reach. Asking not “how smart is the child” but “how is the child smart,” we guide our students to see their full potential, and we equip them to pursue it with passion and purpose. We inspire children to make a difference. We value academic excellence, personal integrity, and community action and encourage our students to become informed, engaged, and ethical global citizens.

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