Preschool Resource Teacher

PRESCHOOL RESOURCE & EXTENDED DAY TEACHER

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Category: Part-time, 10-month

Classification: Exempt

Hours:

11:00 AM–5:45 PM, Monday–Friday (approximately 35 hours/week)
Salary: $31,000/year

Start Date :
July 1, 2025

Sabot School, a progressive preschool–Grade 8 school in Richmond and a leader in the Reggio Emilia Approach®, seeks a creative and flexible Preschool Resource Teacher.

Resource Teachers are integral to supporting students throughout the school day and beyond. Their responsibilities include:

• Supervising children during indoor lunch and outdoor recess :
  Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment while fostering positive social interactions.
• Assisting classroom teachers in the afternoon :
  Collaborate with faculty to support effective classroom instruction, assist with transitions, and provide individualized student support.
• Teaching in the after-school Extended Day program :
  Oversee groups of approximately 20 preschool children, along with other co-teachers. Plan and lead engaging activities, maintain a safe environment, and support smooth transitions from the school day to Extended Day and then to home.

Resource Teachers work collaboratively with their Program Director and the Director of Enrichment to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for preschool aged children. This role requires enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine passion for working with children.

This role offers the opportunity to grow into a 12-month position by assisting with Sabot’s summer camp programs if desired.

Interested candidates should click the link below to submit the following materials.

Be sure to list the position in the "position applying for" field.

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references
• Supervise groups of children during play, either outdoors or indoors.
• Supervise groups of children having lunch and cleaning up.
• Supervise groups of children during rest time.
• Assist with classroom management and provide one-on-one student support.
• Support students' social and emotional growth with developmentally appropriate strategies and language that maintains respect and kindness for every child.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
• Build strong relationships with students, helping them to feel safe, known and cared for.
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Sabot employee and parent handbooks.
• Demonstrate professionalism, kindness, and respect for all members of the Sabot community, regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, family structure, gender identity, or gender expression.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Preschool Program Director and/or Director of Enrichment.

During Extended Day:

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging after-school experience in alignment with Sabot School’s values.
• Supervise and take responsibility for a group of approximately 20 children alongside co-teachers.
• Actively participate in activities with students, including leading or assisting with games and creative projects.
• Cultivate relationships with parents, making an effort to share helpful details about the student experience and facilitating smooth transitions during pickup.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

• Reliable and dependable, with a strong commitment to being present and punctual every day.
• Caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Ability to engage and manage groups of children in a variety of settings.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, serving as a role model for students.
• Professional demeanor, with the ability to follow through on commitments and responsibilities.
• A minimum of an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited community/junior college, college, or univeristy.
• Experience with children in a professional setting is required.

• Must be able to complete a background check

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time during supervision and activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25…