Waltham Family School Preschool Assistant Teacher

Waltham Family School Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job : 5807059
Final date to receive applications: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

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 program for children three to five years old. WFS is a program of the Waltham Public Schools that supports families learning English and prepares children for success in school.

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the curriculum.
• Assist teachers with the daily routines.
• Engage parents/caretakers in a child’s educational program.
• Work collaboratively with WFS Preschool staff, volunteers, interns, and all WFS staff to provide a comprehensive family literacy program.
• Assist with classroom routines such as snack, quiet reading, playground/gym, sanitization, and maintain classroom 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 the WFS Preschool Lead Teacher.
• Contribute to weekly planning meetings; participate in staff development and training.
• Attend Waltham Family School staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in program development, including curriculum creation for parents and children, family recruitment, and planning special events, ceremonies, and field trips.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by the WFS Program Coordinator.
• Comply with City of Waltham Public Schools procedures and policies.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification from the MA Department of Early Education and Care preferred.
• At least one year of experience assisting in a preschool classroom or comparable preschool‑aged child experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of a teacher.
• Experience and competency in a multi‑racial and multicultural environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.

• CORI check.
• SAFIS/fingerprints.
• Ability to lift 25–30 lbs.
• Ability to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear, and speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety.

Hourly Rate: $21.00
Schedule: Part‑time, 19 hours per week;
Tuesday–Friday mornings, 8:15 AM–12:30 PM. Additional planning, staff meeting, and supervision time will be scheduled as needed.

WFS Preschool Lead Teacher and Program Coordinator, Waltham Family School

Applicants must include:

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

Waltham Public Schools and the Waltham Family School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected status.

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