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Job description
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 – Merryhill School
What We Offer
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
About the Role
As a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Merryhill School, you will play an integral role in creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. Working in close partnership with the Lead Teacher, you will support daily classroom operations, facilitate learning experiences, and help foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and eager to grow professionally, with opportunities to develop skills that support advancement into future Lead Teacher roles.
You will also:
Support the Lead Teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and daily classroom routines
Foster students’ social, emotional, and developmental growth through positive guidance and interaction
Assist in maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment
Collaborate with teaching staff and school leadership to ensure consistency and quality in the learning experience
Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and guardians, as needed
Adhere to all school policies, safety procedures, and state licensing requirements
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent required
CDA, Associate’s Degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
Prior experience working with children in a school or childcare setting
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructional guidance
Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students
Must meet all applicable state licensing, health, and background clearance requirements
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.
Worksite address
las vegas, NV, 89134, US
Who can apply
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