Keystone School helps bright, talented and motivated young people realize their full potential. In our academically accelerated program, faculty and staff challenge and nurture young people throughout their educational journey. Keystone students achieve in academics, arts, sciences, athletics and other diverse interests, while supporting and challenging each other. As students grow from preschool through high school, expert and caring teachers guide their inquiries. Keystone students gain admission to the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities, win highly competitive scholarships, and go on to create fulfilling careers and lives.

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Assistant Pre-K Teacher to support our early childhood program serving children ages 3–5 years old. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, understands child development, and enjoys working collaboratively with lead teachers, students, and families in an independent school environment.

The Assistant Pre-K Teacher will help create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate learning activities and curriculum.
• Foster a warm, safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Support children's social-emotional development and positive behavior through respectful guidance and modeling.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, and transitions.
• Observe and document student progress and share observations with the Lead Teacher.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials, learning centers, and educational resources.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, administrators, and families.
• Participate in school events, professional development opportunities, and faculty meetings as required.
• Support the mission, values, and culture of the school community.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
• Experience working with young children in a preschool, pre-kindergarten, childcare, or educational setting.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 3–5.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Ability to actively engage with young children throughout the school day.

Preferred:

• Experience in an independent school environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience supporting child-centered learning approaches, as well as structured learning for young students.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Dena Valdez, Head of Pre School at Dvaldez@keystoneschool.org

We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We don't just accept difference -it's one of our key values.

Keystone School welcomes candidates for admission or employment, regardless of age, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, national or ethnic origin, and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law in the administration of any of its programs.

For more information about Keystone School, please visit www.keystoneschool.org

About Keystone School

Keystone school has been a haven for bright, motivated students since 1948. A Keystone student is taught to ask questions, to pursue knowledge, and to love learning. We believe that when given the opportunity, encouragement, and means to think more deeply and comprehensively, young people will respond with the enthusiasm and energy to go beyond the demands of a standard curriculum. Within the context of a balanced and supportive environment, our challenging and thoughtful college-preparatory program, enriched with many opportunities for physical, social, creative, and ethical growth, challenges students to develop diligence, inquisitiveness, independence, self-discipline, and responsibility. Keystone is a nationally recognized, multi-cultural, college-preparatory school where academic excellence and student individuality are honored. Our small, accelerated classes and co-curricular activities prepare our students to succeed academically and socially at the nation’s best colleges and universities.

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