Pre-K Teacher Assistant

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.

The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously.

Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.

The Pre-K Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in delivering a nurturing, developmentally appropriate early childhood program for Pre-K students during the 2025–2026school year. This role plays a keypartin supporting young children’s learning, safety, toileting needs, and social-emotional development in alignment with The Village School’s mission and Nord Anglia Education standards.

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lessons and developmentally appropriate activities
• Support children during individual, small-group, and whole-group learning
• Facilitate play-based learning experiences that encourage curiosity, independence, and social development
• Assist with observing and documenting children’s progress and developmental milestones

• Assist children with toileting, including diapering or bathroom support as needed, in accordance with school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Support handwashing, hygiene routines, and self-care skill development
• Assist with clothing changes, accidents, and comfort needs in a respectful and age-appropriate manner
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of toileting and classroom areas

• Prepare and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment
• Set up learning centers, prepare materials, and display student work
• Assist with snack routines, classroom organization, and daily transitions
• Supervise the classroom when the Lead Teacher is temporarily out of the room

• Supervise students during indoor and outdoor play, including playground activities
• Ensure student safety during all classroom routines and transitions
• Support children’s social-emotional development by modeling positive behavior
• Treat all children with dignity, patience, and respect

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Training or coursework in early childhood education preferred
• Willingness to complete required early childhood, safeguarding, and health & safety training
• Physical ability to meet the demands of caring for young children, including lifting, bending, and assisting with personal care
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with young children (early childhood setting preferred)
• Knowledge of early childhood development, including social, emotional, physical, and cognitive milestones
• Experience supporting toileting, hygiene routines, and transitions for young children
• Familiarity with play-based learning environments and classroom routines
• Experience working with diverse families and cultures preferred

• Patient, nurturing, and attentive to the needs of young children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Calm, flexible, and responsive in a fast-paced early childhood setting
• Highly observant and safety-focused
• Organized, dependable, and professional
• Passion for early childhood education and purpose-led work

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