Overview
Lower School Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Jobs in Princeton, NJ at Princeton Day School
Title: Lower School Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Company: Princeton Day School
Location: Princeton, NJ
Princeton Day School is seeking a Lower School Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year (one-year need; to be evaluated at the end of the academic year dependent on enrollment) . Under the general supervision of the Head of the Lower School and specific supervision of the PreK Classroom Teachers, the Lower School Assistant Teacher’s primary responsibility is to support academic and social skills instruction. As directed by the Head of the Lower School, the assistant will assume the role of the classroom teacher in their absence.
For This Position, The Ideal Candidate Is Expected To
Work in partnership with PreK teaching team in the planning and implementation of the educational program.
Work with students in large groups, small groups, and individually for differentiated instruction.
Assist in the management of student behavior in a variety of settings.
Utilize Responsive Classroom approach in classroom management and instruction.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and other PDS community members.
Communicate professionally with parents/guardians.
Assist with other duties or assignments as appointed by the Head of Lower School.
Schedule Expectations
Full-time, academic calendar year position; 8 hours daily, Monday through Friday
Daily schedule is 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (except during the weeks of duty assignments)
Attend divisional, grade level, and all-school faculty meetings, which may take place before or after the above daily scheduled hours
Classroom assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head and will be determined by enrollment.
Qualifications And Personal Attributes
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience working with young children (ages 4-10) required
Familiarity and experience with Early Childhood growth and development strongly preferred
Has an organized approach to managing materials, tasks, and time
Comfortable with using technology and learning new platforms
Princeton Day School is the region’s premier independent day school for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. We aspire to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued. Nestled on a picturesque 106-acre campus just two miles from Downtown Princeton and with a history dating back to 1899, PDS provides students with unparalleled opportunities for discovery, exploration and innovation and seeks employees who are passionate about their work and who embrace the importance of lifelong learning.
To apply for this position, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, a link to samples of their work and a list of at least three professional references to [email protected].
