CAREERS AT KIDIMU

Preschool Assistant Teacher

We're looking for a Preschool Assistant Teacher at KiDiMu!

KiDiMu is seeking a motivated, compassionate professional who is passionate about early childhood education to join our preschool team as a Preschool Assistant Teacher. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a play-based learning environment that supports curiosity, creativity, and inclusion.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Lead Teacher to support engaging activities and learning exercises while helping maintain a positive, safe, and welcoming atmosphere for all children. You may lead small group activities, assist in supervising both indoor and outdoor free play, and help foster social-emotional growth in each child.

Additional responsibilities include helping track student behavior and progress, supporting communication with families, and contributing to a nurturing environment where every child feels seen, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

If you’re enthusiastic about working with young children, enjoy hands-on learning, and are eager to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Duties

  • Assist lead teacher with activities and instruction

  • Help maintain records of student progress and needs

  • Help keep learning areas tidy and safe

  • Provide a welcoming, inclusive learning atmosphere for all students

  • Support children with special or individual needs

  • Assist during snack time and student restroom breaks

  • Accompany class during nature walks and field trips

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience working with preschool age children in an educational environment

  • A passion for early childhood education and helping children grow in positive ways

  • First Aid and CPR certification

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Flexible, patient, great sense of humor

  • All KiDiMu employees are expected to comply with current internal, local, state, and federal guidelines for maintaining safe workplaces and reducing the spread of infectious diseases

Compensation

This is a part-time position for the 2025–2026 school year, scheduled for 22.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Compensation range: $18.50–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

To Apply

Please submit a resume or CV to learnmore@kidimu.org or fill out the form below.

Please note that additional information may be required if selected for interviews.

The Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap. The information in this job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees in this job. Full Position Description available upon request