Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job overview

The Preschool Assistant Teacher is an onsite, full-time role in Mechanicsburg, PA, paying $18–$22 per hour. The Goddard School at Legacy Park is seeking an assistant teacher to support young children’s learning and development. Working alongside a Lead Teacher, the assistant helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom. The role supports children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and helps prepare them for kindergarten through hands-on learning and daily classroom routines.

What you'll do

• Assist with daily lessons and classroom activities using the Wonder of Learning curriculum
• support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• help prepare children for kindergarten through hands-on learning
• encourage positive behavior, independence, and classroom routines
• assist with organization, transitions, and daily activities
• build positive relationships with children, families, and teachers
• support the Lead Teacher in maintaining an engaging learning environment
• follow health, safety, and licensing standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool assistant teacher

early childhood education

classroom activities

wonder of learning

child development

mechanicsburg pa

the goddard school

$18–$22/hr

full-time

no nights and weekends

tuition assistance

health and dental insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sign-on bonus
• healthcare stipend
• tuition assistance and reimbursement
• professional development
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• recognition programs
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required; previous childcare or preschool experience preferred. The posting states no nights and weekends.

About the employer

The Goddard School of Mechanicsburg - Legacy Park, PA is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.