Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Pre‑K Teacher Assistant — The Village School, Houston, US

Job Posting Date: 19 Dec 2025

Location:

Houston, US
Job
School:
The Village School
Company:
Nord Anglia Education

The Pre‑K Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in delivering a nurturing, developmentally appropriate early childhood program for Pre‑K students during the 2025–2026 school year. This role plays a key part in 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.

• Accountable – Establishes a high‑performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
• Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
• Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial – Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
• Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
• Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment.
• Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

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