Preschool Assistant Teacher Job Waltham area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Waltham Family School Preschool Assistant Teacher

WFS PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT

The Waltham Family School (WFS) Preschool Assistant assists the WFS Preschool Lead Teacher and WFS Preschool Teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate, safe, and caring early childhood/preschool program for children three to five years old.

Waltham Family School, a program of the Waltham Public Schools, provides educational opportunities for families learning English which prepare the children for success in school and empower the parents to be partners with the schools in the education of their children.

Under the supervision of the WFS Preschool Lead Teacher, the WFS Preschool Assistant:

Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the curriculum
Assists teachers with the routines of the day
Engages parents/caretakers in a child's educational program.
Works collaboratively with the WFS Preschool staff, volunteers and interns
Works collaboratively with all WFS staff to provide a comprehensive family literacy program

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required

Certification from the MA Department of Early Education and Care preferred

At least one (1) year experience assisting in a preschool classroom or comparable experience with preschool aged children required

Demonstrated ability to work under direction of teacher

Experience and competencies working in a multiracial and multicultural environment.

Ability to communicate effectively in English and in Spanish

Conditions of Employment:

CORI check
SAFIS/finger prints
Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.
Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, and speak with children to ensure children's health and safety

Reports To:

WFS Preschool Lead Teacher and Program Coordinator, Waltham Family School

Work Year:
Sept. 2026 to June 2027, includes a 4 week summer program in July.

Schedule:

Part-time, 19 hours/week;
Tues.

-Friday mornings, 8:15 AM-12:30 PM; additional planning, staff meeting and supervision time schedule to be determined.

Start Date:

July 2026 Hourly Rate: $21.00

Applicants must include:

Cover letter of interest
Resume
Proof of high school diploma or equivalent
Proof of appropriate EEC certification if applicable
Three (3) current letters of recommendation

Non-Discrimination Notice:
Waltham Public Schools and the Waltham Family School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender or sexual orientation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

WFS PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT 4.20.18

Under the guidance of the WFS Preschool Lead Teacher and Teacher:

Assist in providing a developmentally appropriate, safe and caring early childhood education/ preschool program for children three, four and five years old enrolled in the Waltham Family School Preschool before entering kindergarten.

Work within the variant developmental stages of children to assist in providing a curriculum in a structured environment that increases cognitive abilities, especially language and literacy; strengthens use of English language; increases social competence; develops and improves fine and gross motor abilities; and improves self-regulatory behaviors.

Prepare and carry out activities with children on a 1:1 basis and in small and large groups as requested by teachers

Engage children in frequent interactions and conversations

Assist in facilitating all classroom routines including snack, quiet reading, playground/gym, and in classroom maintenance and cleanliness

Take children to the bathroom as needed.

Communicate with parents; greet families and assist children when they arrive and leave school

Assist with clerical work and maintenance of records as requested by WFS Preschool Lead Teacher; use confidential information for professional purposes only.

Contribute to WFS Preschool Team weekly planning meetings; participate in staff development and training.

Attend Waltham Family School staff meetings as requested and attend professional development opportunities as available.

Participate in the program development of The Waltham Family School, including the development of a comprehensive curriculum for both parents and children, recruiting of families, and planning special events, ceremonies and field trips.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned by WFS Program Coordinator.

Comply with City of Waltham Public Schools procedures and policies.

Non-Discrimination Notice:
Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

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