Assistant Teacher - Junior Preschool
Fueling Brains & Academies
About this role
The Group Teacher is a core educator at Fueling Brains, responsible for ensuring every child experiences consistency, care, and connection throughout their day. Assigned to a specific age-based group — Jumping Junipers (2.8–4.2 yrs), Pondering Pines (3.5–4.11 yrs), or Roaring Redwoods (4.5–6 yrs) — the Group Teacher travels with their cohort across all learning environments (Left Brain, Right Brain, and Movement). They are the child’s daily constant — the person who knows their routines, interests, learning style, and family context best. Through meaningful engagement, observation, and collaboration with the homeroom (Lead) educators, the Group Teacher supports children’s growth in executive function skills such as working memory, self-regulation, and cognitive flexibility. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include Child Development & Continuity, Learning Support & Engagement, Observation & Documentation, Parent & Family Communication, Team Collaboration, and Health, Safety & Licensing.
Qualifications
- Early Childhood Educator Level 2 or Level 3 Certification (required)
- Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related child development field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early learning environment
- Demonstrated success working with preschool-aged children (2.8–6 years), with clear understanding of milestones across age ranges
- Experience collaborating within multi-educator teams and transitioning children between different learning environments
- Proven ability to build warm, professional relationships with families, supporting communication and trust