Hollywood Schoolhouse - Assistant Teacher Position (Early Childhood)

Vision: 

We strive to embrace the wonder of childhood as we cultivate curious, critical and compassionate thinkers within a diverse and inclusive community.

Mission:

Hollywood Schoolhouse knows, values, and encourages each child so our students emerge academically strong, artistically proud, physically active, and socially grounded.

Values:

Foster Belonging

Build Knowledge

Cultivate Curiosity

Enrich Character

Position Overview

Hollywood Schoolhouse seeks a warm, collaborative, and dependable Assistant Teacher to join our Early Childhood Team in the three-year-old classroom. The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating a joyful, engaging, and developmentally rich classroom environment. This individual will work closely with children, families, and colleagues to uphold the school’s mission and philosophy while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning community.

Position: Assistant Teacher – Three-Year-Old Classroom

Schedule: Short Term Full-time: Beginning March-June with option to continue in 2026 Summer Camp Program

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM 

Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Education

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement play-based, developmentally appropriate activities that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
• Assist with classroom setup, organization, and daily clean-up to maintain a safe and inviting learning environment.
• Support transitions, routines, and daily rhythms that promote independence and consistency for young learners.

Instruction & Learning

• Engage actively with children during whole-group, small-group, and individual activities.
• Support small-group lessons under the direction of the Lead Teacher and provide assistance as needed.
• Encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and positive social interaction through modeling and conversation.

Supervision & Care

• Supervise children across settings, including the classroom, outdoor play, enrichment, and rest time, with attention to safety and emotional well-being.
• Support children in developing independence in self-care and conflict resolution skills.
• Discuss any incidents with the Lead Teacher to ensure continuity and care.

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Partner closely with the Lead Teacher and Early Childhood Director to communicate classroom needs and observations.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and school community events.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and alignment with Hollywood Schoolhouse’s mission and values.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to Jordann Piegalski - jordann@hshla.org.

Join us in nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our youngest learners at Hollywood Schoolhouse.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a school or childcare setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A nurturing, flexible, and proactive approach to supporting children’s development.

About Hollywood Schoolhouse

Mission Hollywood Schoolhouse knows, values, and encourages fearless curiosity. Through a blended program of innovative academics and structured learning, our diverse community inspires students to be academically strong, artistically proud, physically active, and socially grounded. Philosophy Hollywood Schoolhouse is a community that nurtures, supports, and inspires students throughout their journey in primary education by balancing the best of progressive and traditional instruction. Our focus on academic excellence through a multifaceted curriculum creates students who thrive – with minds nourished, bodies solid, and voices strong. We are a community of engaged students, passionate educators, bold leaders, and invested parents who celebrate diversity and the everyday accomplishments that mark each individual’s growth. We work in concert to instill the joy of learning by providing students a safe place to take risks. At Hollywood Schoolhouse, we measure success not only by our graduates’ confidence, poise, and academic strength, but by the truly exceptional citizens they become.

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