Preschool Assistant Teacher

Position Overview: 

Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool is seeking a preschool assistant teacher to join our team on the Ridgefield campus. The ideal candidate will be someone who is flexible, approachable, has a positive attitude, and loves working with young students. 

The preschool assistant teacher will assist the head teacher in the classroom. In this role you will be expected to positively encourage students to learn and grow, as well as support the mission and curriculum of the school. 

Job Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Assist the head teacher to implement a planned curriculum that supports age-appropriate child development
• Prepare materials and set up/clean up the classroom
• Use appropriate language and interact positively with students, colleagues, and families
• Help the head teacher to manage student behaviors
• Actively participate in group activities, engaging and leading students in learning and play
• Assist specialist teachers during their classes
• Provide supervision to ensure safety at all times, including during unstructured times such as recess
• Maintain confidentiality with student and family information
• Direct parent questions about students to the head teacher
• Follow Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool’s policies and procedures
• Participate in school-provided professional growth and development
• Substitute for the head teacher in their absence

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience working with children; classroom experience a plus
• Ability to work and move around with young, active children, which includes regular bending, kneeling, and stretching 
• Ability to use technology and have experience with Google Suite 

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, salaried position 
• The 2026-2027 academic year for this position begins August 25, 2025 and ends June 11, 2026
• Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am-2:15 pm
• Extended Care hours are available for additional compensation

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Ridgefield Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.