Preschool Assistant Teacher
Company: ACAC Charlottesville
Role summary
Preschool Assistant Teacher is a full-time role at ACAC Charlottesville in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-09. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Preschool Assistant Teacher
- Company
- ACAC Charlottesville
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-09
This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career working with young children, even without a college degree. You'll get to help shape young minds through fun activities while working full-time in a supportive environment.
Job description
Description
FLSA Classification : Nonexempt
Reports to : Preschool Director
Summary/objective
acac Preschool Assistant Teachers are responsible for organizing and leading activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts etc. They will assist lead teachers in preparing materials and classrooms. They will conduct class activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner. Preschool Teachers will adhere to acac policies and procedures associated with this position, as well as follow Virginia Department of Social Services licensing standards at all times.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Provides support to the lead teacher in classroom instruction and management
Supervise and interact with children during classroom time and outdoor play
Responsible for students when the lead teacher is out of the classroom
Arrive to work in a timely manner with enough time to prepare for your class
Greet students and parents as they arrive and leave the program
Remain competent and prepared to activate acac ’s Emergency Action Plan
Ensure assigned classroom is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per VDSS standards
Collaborate with other preschool teachers in an effort to ensure consistent execution of acac and Preschool policies and procedures
Work with the entire acac Adventure Central Team to efficiently maintain the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the facility while providing outstanding customer service to children and parents
If not already certified, attend CPR/AED training provided by acac ; maintain current certification for the duration of your employment
Full Time Benefits include
Generous Team Member Preschool Tuition Discount
Paid Time Off
Complementary Gym Membership for the entire family
Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Voluntary Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability coverage’s
Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness plans
Generous Team Member Preschool Tuition Discount
Employee Discount on Personal Training, Swim lessons, Cafe & Logo Shop Purchases, and more!
Requirements
Physical demands
Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
Must be able to participate in indoor and outdoor activities
Must be able to frequently lift, move, or hold children
Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress
Required competencies, education, and experience
High School Diploma required, Associates degree highly desired
Prior experience working with children in a preschool or summer camp highly desired
Knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired
Must be at least 16 years old
Company Expectations
Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
Park in team member designated areas
Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep club neat and clean
Attend mandatory Personal Training meetings
Assist with Service Days, as assigned by Supervisor
Assist with club programs, special events, or activities, as assigned by Supervisor
Promptly respond to work-related correspondence
Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
Deliver outstanding service to members and guests, following acac’s Five*Star principles
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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