Spring Education Group·Las Vegas, Nevada
The assistant teacher will plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum to foster early literacy, math, and social-emotional growth in a nurturing environment. They are also responsible for maintaining classroom safety, documenting student progress, and communicating regularly with families.
Merryhill School is a community of private schools dedicated to helping students become confident, resilient, and independent learners.
Our educational journey begins with an academically focused preschool experience grounded in early literacy, phonics, and mathematics, then progresses through a challenging, well-rounded elementary and middle school curriculum.
Through the Merryhill Method, students embrace meaningful challenges while developing the academic and interpersonal skills needed to thrive.
Educators serve as trusted mentors who create engaging learning environments, provide personalized guidance, and help students discover what they are capable of achieving.
With schools across California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas, Merryhill is supported by Spring Education Group and offers employees opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and continued career growth.
Preschool Assistant Teacher – Infant/Toddler Classroom – Merryhill School
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays and sick days 401k plan with company match Tuition discounts for your children Professional development Education reimbursement and partnerships
As an Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher at Merryhill School, you will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning by creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for our youngest students. Whether working with infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children, you will foster curiosity, independence, and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on learning. Your classroom will be a warm, joyful space where each child feels supported and celebrated.
Plan, supervise, and implement age-appropriate curriculum focused on early literacy, language development, math concepts, motor skills, and social-emotional growth Create a classroom culture that nurtures each child’s individuality while promoting curiosity and confidence Provide a structured yet playful environment through intentional, developmentally appropriate activities Collaborate with fellow educators and school leadership to align with program goals and best practices Maintain regular, positive communication with families through daily updates, reports, and conferences Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, licensing regulations, and developmental standards What We’re Looking For 12 semester (or 18 quarter) ECE units covering child development, child/family/community, and curriculum; or a bachelor’s degree in Child Development Child Development Associate Certification CDA) preferred Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children Strong communication and interpersonal skills Prior early childhood teaching experience preferred Ability to support a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Candidates must possess at least 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education or a bachelor's degree in Child Development. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to perform physical tasks related to classroom supervision are required.
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in Nevada often reflect steady school support needs, especially where classrooms rely on paraprofessional help for instruction and supervision. These roles can be competitive because districts commonly screen for education credentials, assessment results, and background clearance; this listing also shows AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description, which can save you time reviewing details. If you’re considering applying, confirm your diploma or GED, paraprofessional assessment status, and fingerprinting readiness before submitting.