Preschool Teaching Assistant

Job overview

The Preschool Teaching Assistant role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ. The posting lists $16–$16.50 per hour and flexible schedules ranging from 23 to 35 hours per week when scheduled for before- and after-care programs. Shadow Rock Preschool describes a play-based program focused on children’s care and education. The assistant supports the lead teacher in providing a safe, caring classroom and developmentally appropriate activities. The role contributes to children’s learning and social development through supervision, classroom support, family communication, and daily care.

What you'll do

• Supervise children in classrooms, halls, playgrounds, and bathrooms
• reinforce learning individually or in small groups
• teach social skills
• provide diapering as needed
• model self-help and hygiene
• communicate with parents
• support transitions from home to preschool
• monitor equipment use
• coordinate with classroom teachers
• present subject matter under teacher guidance
• clean classrooms
• observe and record student progress
• organize materials and activities
• attend staff meetings and family nights as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool teaching assistant

early childhood education

play-based learning

child supervision

classroom support

child development

parent communication

phoenix az

shadow rock preschool

$16–$16.50/hr

part-time

flexible schedule

child care discount

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Child care discount, professional development, possible CDA class payment with a two-year commitment after earning the CDA, flexible scheduling, and coverage for employees’ children’s school events when needed.

Why this role

Minimum high school diploma required; professional child care experience is a plus. CDA classes may be paid for by the preschool with a two-year commitment after earning the CDA.

About the employer

Shadow Rock Congregational Church - UCC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.