Assistant Teacher - PreK

About Marillac St. Vincent Family Services

As stewards of the Vincentian spirit, we are committed to strengthening and empowering those most in need to reach their greatest potential. We fulfill this mission through quality programs for children, teens, families, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness. Our team lives out core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect, and empowerment in our daily work.

About the Role

The Assistant Teacher PreK serves as a vital partner in the Birth to Three division, working under the direction of the Child Development Supervisor and Director. This role is dedicated to planning and implementing a child development program designed to foster the emotional, social, educational, and physical growth of very young children.

In this position, you will help create a secure environment that invites learning through exploration and discovery. Your day involves respectfully guiding family-style mealtimes, modeling healthy nutrition habits, and engaging with children in ways that build self-esteem. You will work collaboratively with the teaching team to resolve conflicts using problem-solving approaches and attend to the physical needs of infants and toddlers, ensuring a relaxed and caring atmosphere.

A key part of your mission is building strong partnerships with families. You will support parents in feeling confident in their roles, offering opportunities to learn about the curriculum and how to extend learning at home. Through regular parent-teacher conferences and open communication, you will help develop effective home-school connections.

Our Culture & Team Behaviors

We foster a collaborative work model where team members share responsibility and take ownership of the organization's goals. We value versatility, mutual accountability, and the ability to adapt to changing situations. As a team, we act as client advocates, identifying opportunities to improve service quality while maintaining strict confidentiality and privacy for all staff and clients. We strive to protect the dignity of every individual and approach our work with active listening and self-control.

Hiring Process & Application

Qualified candidates will be expected to demonstrate emotional maturity, respectfulness, nurturance, and patience. The role requires the ability to model appropriate behavior and contribute to the holistic development of each child. Candidates must be able to lift thirty pounds and accompany young children on program-related outings.

We are looking for individuals who are committed to continuous growth. Candidates must commit to pursuing an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education if they have not yet achieved it, and are expected to complete a minimum of 20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) annually with a focus on infants and toddlers to meet DCFS and Accreditation standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.