Preschool Teacher Assistant

Preschool Teacher Assistant •

• Position Type:
  Charter School/ Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide
• Date Posted: 6/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Aspen Ridge Preparatory
• Date Available:
  
  2026/2027 School Year

We are travelers on the Aspen Ridge Trailways. It is our mission to think independently, participate in our integrated world, and achieve individual goals in order to gain knowledge and understanding. We will approach challenges with confidence and assist others in our community while learning and growing together on the trail of success.

The Founders of the Aspen Ridge Preparatory School envision a community of students, teachers, parents, and administrators collaborating to create a rigorous, content-rich learning environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning and gives students a solid base of knowledge to compete in a global society. Students will participate in successful, research based curricula in the core content areas along with a focus on technology, international experience, natural environment, personal development, and enrichment programs.

Students will be encouraged to think independently and question the world around them. Ongoing assessment of the students, both formally and informally, will take place regularly to ensure individual student goals are attained by adapting instruction appropriately.

We are seeking an enthusiastic preschool teacher assistant to help guide a young children's classroom in various educational activities, including arts and crafts, free play, storytelling, and class outings. Your prime responsibility is to assist the lead teacher in the fundamental concepts our preschoolers need to start learning for prekindergarten, such as identifying numbers and letters, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure.

• Teaching children about core concepts, such as numbers, letters, shapes, and colors.
• Using creative, hands‑on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling.
• Planning a curriculum that addresses early childhood education requirements.
• Instilling a sense of respect and discipline, so that children work effectively in a classroom setting.
• Supervising children outside of class time, such as during lunch, out on the playground, or field trips.
• Making sure that the classroom is clean, safe, and well‑organized, following all licensing and health inspection guidelines.
• Setting up the materials and work spaces required for class activities.
• Communicating with parents to learn more about each child's life outside the classroom.
• Creating reports to inform parents about their children's progress at school.
• Participating in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills, both at the campus level and the state level.
• Working with a group of sixteen 4‑5‑year‑old children for two classes each day.
• Assisting the lead teacher with preparing lesson plans, weekly prep work, and rearranging the classroom according to thematic units.
• Aiding in student assessments and participating in parent‑teacher conferences twice a year.
• Supporting daily teaching activities, focusing on math, art, science, weekly themes, storytime, and letter and number work.
• Assisting with daily classroom cleanup, including between classes and at the end of the day.
• Participating in driveline duty at the end of each day and on early release days.
• Engaging in monthly professional development through PDIS online, and attending monthly staff meetings and Friday morning team meetings.
• Working Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM.
• Collaborating with classroom parents during daily drop‑offs and pick‑ups.
• Working with the lead teacher and parents to organize three classroom parties annually.
• Attending the gala teacher treasure event with winning students.
• Adhering to all state, school, and health department regulations for Colorado‑licensed preschool programs.
• Cooperating with the preschool 3s teachers as part of the team.

• Experience teaching children in the 3‑5 age group.
• Ability to educate with age‑appropriate language and teaching methods.
• Patience, optimism, compassion, enthusiasm, and empathy.
• Mediation skills for…