Job detail
Assistant Teacher I
Save the Children US
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/7/2026
Location
Alexandria, Louisiana
Core responsibilities
The assistant teacher supports the lead teacher in daily classroom operations, including planning activities and ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for preschool children. They also facilitate social-Emotional and cognitive growth while maintaining strong partnerships with families and documenting student progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold or be enrolled in a child development associate (Cda) credential program and possess professional proficiency in english. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and passing comprehensive background checks.
professional certificateCommunicationAssessmentDocumentationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsScreeningRecord keepingFirst aidPediatric CPRChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationActive supervisionInstructional assistance
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Health care
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Short term disability
- Retirement savings plan
- Fertility benefits
- Accidental death and dismemberment benefits
- Long term disability
- Health savings accounts
- Parental benefits
- Employee rewards program