Preschool Associate Teacher

Title: Preschool Associate Teacher

Reports to: Division Head

Start Date: August 2026

Position Description:

All Saints Day School seeks an energetic, proactive, and reflective educator to serve as a Preschool Associate Teacher. The Associate Teacher supports the Preschool Lead Teacher in lesson planning and delivery, prepares materials, maintains classroom organization, and helps supervise students throughout the day. Each educator at All Saints is responsible for creating a classroom community where students feel known, supported, and engaged. Faculty work to understand each child from multiple perspectives and use engaging, developmentally appropriate teaching practices that support the whole child. All Saints faculty build meaningful bonds with students, maintain high standards, teach children to engage in respectful and kind behavior, and promote a love of learning.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position.

Anticipated Compensation: $25 - 27.50

The school offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; paid sick leave; optional employee-funded benefits; and tuition remission for eligible employees’ children enrolled at All Saints.

Duties and responsibilities:

Support lead homeroom teacher(s) in their lesson planning and delivery.

Help prepare materials for lessons, bulletin boards, parent conferences, and other activities.

Work with students individually or in small groups for academic extension or intervention activities.

Assist classroom teachers in administering and documenting grade-level assessments.

Support the implementation of the accommodations outlined in students’ Learning Plans.

Participate in parent-teacher conferences as requested by supervisor or homeroom teacher(s).

Supervise students in various settings, including classrooms, the playground, and on field trips.

Help prepare classrooms during faculty work week prior to the opening of school.

Supervise in the aftercare program.

Assist in completing all of the year-end responsibilities before leaving for summer vacation.

All Saints Day School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success and that contribution is not limited by the assigned responsibilities. While this position description is designed to outline primary duties, it is not limited to just the work identified. It is our expectation that all employees offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the school’s ability to successfully meet its mission.

Professional & Community Responsibilities

Bring professionalism, integrity, and care to daily work with students, colleagues, and families.

Create an environment that defends the dignity and worth of each member of the community and fosters respect, understanding, and acceptance of differences.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to support and strengthen the school’s program, including participation in staff meetings, professional development, and required training.

Communicate, implement, and enforce school policies and procedures to ensure student safety and well-being.

Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, and openness to others’ ideas, and contribute positively to the professional community.

Be available to assist with coverage and supervision duties (after-school program, recess, lunch, study hall, performance rehearsals, and events) as needed; other duties as assigned by the Division Head or Head of School.

All Saints Day School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success and that contribution is not limited by the assigned responsibilities. While this position description outlines the primary duties, it is not limited to those identified and may include additional duties assigned.

All Saints Day School believes that every employee contributes meaningfully to the success of the school. While this description outlines primary responsibilities, flexibility and a willingness to support the broader mission of the school are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma required (Associate’s degree preferred), including completion of 12 units in ECE/CD (including core courses); transcripts verifying required units must be submitted during the application process

Two or more years of early childhood experience preferred

Valid California Child Development Assistant Permit preferred

Knowledge of child development

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills

Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community where diverse perspectives are valued

Comfort using technology to support teaching and learning

Creativity, flexibility, and a growth mindset

Understanding of California child care licensing requirements and a commitment to ensuring compliance

About All Saints Day School

All Saints Day School is an independent, coeducational Episcopal day school located in Carmel, California, serving students in preschool through grade eight. The school emphasizes academic excellence within a nurturing community grounded in social responsibility, respect, and inclusivity.

Guided by its Episcopal identity, All Saints educates the whole child intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, preparing students for lives of learning and service.

All Saints Day School is an equal opportunity employer.