Preschool Associate Teacher positions focus on delivering results in their domain. This page aggregates open Preschool Associate Teacher roles and what employers typically expect.
2026-2027 Preschool Associate Teacher - 2 Positions JobID: 350 Position Type: Early Childhood/Associate Teacher Date Posted: 6/24/2026 Location: Gerner Family Early Childhood Center Date Available: 08/14/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide POSITION TITLE: Preschool Associate Teacher - Full-time, 9-month position (9:00am-5:30pm) SALARY: No less than $17.83 per hour BONUS: A retention bonus of $1.00 per hour worked will be paid on January 15th and June 15th, pending completion of semester. REPORTS TO: Lead Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Principal MAJOR POLICY RESPONSIBILITY: The early education or school age Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate educational environment. They are accountable for their interactions with children and others. Major responsibilities include appropriate interactions with children and communication with parents. QUALIFICATIONS: • 18 years of age and a High School diploma or equivalent. • Skilled in written and verbal communication. • Willingness and ability to be educated regarding developmentally appropriate practices with children. • Continue education and/or professional development as required by program policy and accreditation criteria • Able to lift 65 pounds to waist level on a regular basis. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. To provide a friendly and safe environment that encourages exploration and meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group. 2. To interact appropriately with the students and to encourage their involvement in activities. 3. To create, with the support of the master teacher, daily lesson plans based on curriculum. 4. To establish and maintain good written and verbal communication with parents on a daily basis as necessary. 5. To observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior. To report other program/site/classroom needs to appropriate individuals. 6. To use developmentally appropriate practices and conflict resolution strategies. 7. To maintain all paperwork, records, and files as required. 8. To be responsible for following through with all instruction from supervisor(s). 9. To prepare materials and paperwork as required by program needs. 10. To ensure compliance with Accreditation Criteria. 11. To report directly to program Lead Teacher. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 1. To inform the master teacher of program or individual needs. 2. To perform other duties as required. 3. To work overtime as directed by supervisor. 4. To attend meetings as requested. 5. To adhere to all school district and program policies. FLSA Non-exempt Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/16/2026
Salary estimate
$18 – $18/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Communication
Resume tips for Preschool Associate Teacher applicants
Lead with measurable achievements relevant to Preschool Associate Teacher (numbers, scope, impact).
Mirror the exact keywords from the Preschool Associate Teacher posting so applicant tracking systems rank you higher.
List the specific tools and skills the role names (e.g. Communication).
Keep it to one page for early-career, two pages for senior Preschool Associate Teacher candidates.
Interview preparation
Prepare concrete STAR-format stories that show Preschool Associate Teacher outcomes you drove.
Research the employer's product and recent news before the interview.
Be ready to explain how you'd approach a typical Preschool Associate Teacher problem end to end.
Have thoughtful questions ready about the team, tools and success metrics.
About Park Hill School District
Park Hill School District is actively hiring on Jobedly. Explore their open roles and what it's like to work there.