Assistant Educator, Preschool
Position: Assistant Educator, Preschool
Location: School of Imagination & Happy Talkers, Dublin, CA (onsite)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay: Range $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on education and experience
Why School of Imagination
If you want to help young children grow, this is a good place to start or build your career. Our classrooms are inclusive by design: children of all abilities learn side by side, with speech, occupational, and behavior specialists working alongside our educators. Our classroom ratios are low, with several educators in every room, so you’re never on your own. You’ll get mentorship, room to grow, and a team that has your back.
About the Role
The Assistant Educator helps create a warm, positive, and nurturing classroom where preschoolers can explore and learn. You’ll work closely with the classroom team to support each child’s learning, social, and emotional growth. You’ll report to the Lead Educator and get day-to-day guidance and mentorship from the Associate Educator.
What You’ll Do
- Build warm, trusting relationships with every child so they feel comfortable and join in
- Guide and support children throughout the school day, giving individual attention based on each child’s needs
- Learn and use the individual strategies designed for specific children to help them reach their goals
- Help prepare the classroom each day by organizing materials, setting up activities, and doing prep work for the team
- Take part in team meetings and collaboration time, and share what you observe about each child’s progress
- Cover early and late shifts for our Early Birds and Late Birds programs
- Step in wherever the school needs support, including in other classrooms
- Complete assigned cleaning tasks and weekly duties
- Follow SOI policies and procedures and Title 22 licensing requirements
What You Bring
- At least 12 completed Early Childhood Education units (required)
- At least 1 year of experience working with young children (required)
- Experience supporting children with special needs in a classroom setting
- Clear, friendly verbal and written communication
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills, and the ability to juggle several tasks at once
- Good judgment and the ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
- Flexibility and a positive attitude when priorities change
- Must pass a TB test and criminal background clearance, meet immunization requirements, and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification
Physical Requirements
- Bend, reach, and lift at or above head height
- Lift up to 40 pounds
- Kneel or sit on the floor for up to 30 minutes at a time while working with children
- Climb and go down stairs
- Work comfortably in a moderate to loud environment
What We Offer
- Premium medical, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid medical options
- PTO accrual and paid holidays starting on your first day
- 401(k), HSA with employer contribution, and life insurance
- Reimbursement for professional dues and CPR/First Aid certification
- Low classroom ratios with multiple educators in every classroom
- Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment
How to Apply
Email your resume to hr@schoolofimagination.org with “Assistant Educator” in the subject line, or apply through our listing.
School of Imagination is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
