Job Description
Pre-K 4 Assistant Teacher
Highland Park Methodist Day School | Dallas, Texas
Position Summary
Highland Park Methodist Day School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Pre-K 4 Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher in creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues, and is committed to helping children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually in a faith-based learning community.
Essential Responsibilities
• Assist the lead teacher in implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that support kindergarten readiness.
• Support the implementation of the Frog Street curriculum, Conscious Discipline, and other instructional resources.
• Foster children's social-emotional development, independence, problem-solving skills, and positive peer relationships.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, playground time, chapel, transitions, meals, and other school activities.
• Assist with classroom preparation, learning centers, instructional materials, and daily routines.
• Support children's language, literacy, early math, fine motor, and gross motor development through purposeful play and instruction.
• Observe children's progress and communicate relevant observations to the lead teacher.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Follow all school policies and procedures related to health, safety, supervision, licensing, and confidentiality.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, school events, and other duties as assigned.
• Support the school's Christian mission and values by modeling kindness, respect, honesty, compassion, and a spirit of service.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or credentials in early childhood education preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• A positive attitude, flexibility, patience, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow the lead teacher's instructional direction.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Ability to meet all applicable background check, fingerprinting, and other childcare employment requirements.
Desired Qualities
The ideal candidate is a team player who takes initiative, demonstrates professionalism, and approaches each day with enthusiasm and purpose. This individual understands the importance of nurturing the whole child and helping every student feel loved, supported, and confident as they prepare for kindergarten.
Our Mission
At Highland Park Methodist Day School, we believe children thrive when they are loved while they learn. Our teachers work together to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning through meaningful relationships, purposeful instruction, social-emotional growth, and a commitment to God's love.
Pay: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person