Preschool Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER (AGES 2-3)

One City Schools | Madison, Wisconsin

Full-Time Position | 40+ Hours per Week

Posted :  May 2025

LEAD THE FUTURE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Ready to inspire and nurture our youngest learners while leading educational innovation? One City Schools seeks a  dynamic, passionate Assistant Teacher  to guide our preschool scholars (ages 2-3) through foundational learning experiences. Join our award-winning team at One City Preschool, where we prepare 94% of preschoolers to test kindergarten-ready.

Learn more about One City Preschool at www.onecityschools.org / one -city-preschool and our Anji Play curriculum model at http : / / www.anjiplay.com. Also, watch videos about our schools on our YouTube Page at www.youtube.com / @OneCitySchools and learn more about our advocacy efforts at www.onecityadvocates.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Preschool Assistant Teacher, you'll design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using AnjiPlay methodology while fostering comprehensive growth across all developmental areas. You'll lead classroom instruction, mentor young learners, and help shape the foundation of our scholars' educational journey by developing essential skills including cognitive readiness, social-emotional development, physical growth, creative expression, language acquisition, independence, and cultural awareness through play-based learning in a warm, nurturing environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead Innovative Instruction :

• Design and implement AnjiPlay curriculum experiences for ages 2-3 that integrate comprehensive developmental learning
• Foster cognitive and academic readiness through pre-literacy skills (letter recognition, phonemic awareness, storytelling) and basic numeracy concepts (counting, shapes, patterns, problem-solving)
• Develop critical thinking through exploration, questioning, and hands-on discovery activities
• Support physical development with both gross motor activities (running, jumping, climbing) and fine motor skill practice (drawing, cutting, manipulating objects)
• Facilitate creative expression through art, music, dramatic play, and open-ended activities that support cognitive development and emotional processing
• Build language and communication skills through rich conversations, vocabulary building, and diverse communication experiences
• Create purposeful lesson plans that maximize learning through play-based approaches
• Assess and adapt instruction to meet individual developmental needs across all learning areas
• Prepare children for kindergarten readiness and lifelong learning success

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WHAT YOU BRING

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EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

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ABOUT ONE CITY SCHOOLS

Our Mission :  To seed a new model of public education ensuring children are on track to succeed from birth through high school graduation.

Our Impact :

Why One City?  We're more than a school system—we are educational innovators influencing policy, curriculum, and teaching practices across Wisconsin and beyond. From pioneering pandemic safety protocols, to leading on compensation and working conditions for early childhood educators, to leading $2.6 billion in education funding advocacy, One City is shaping the future of public education

Ready to make an impact?  Join our mission to transform education and change lives from the very beginning.

One City Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

Application Deadline :  Positions remain open until filled - we're committed to finding the perfect fit for our scholars.

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