Preschool Assistant Teacher

Delphi Academy of Florida is a place where you can make a meaningful difference every day. As an Assistant Preschool Teacher, you’ll help create a warm, structured, and engaging environment where young children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. You’ll work closely with our preschool team to help children build important skills—from motor skills and social development to potty training and growing independence—while preparing them to successfully move into the next stage of their education.

Our Assistant Preschool Teacher position works with children ages 2–4, with opportunities for co-teaching and increased classroom responsibility. We are looking for an upbeat, dependable individual who genuinely enjoys working with young children and takes pride in helping them learn, grow, and develop.

This is a year-round, full-time position, including our Summer Camp program, with a regular schedule of 8:20 AM–5:15 PM and allotted vacation weeks.

Delphi Academy of Florida is a private, non-sectarian, competency-based Preschool–High School in Clearwater, Florida. Our enrollment has rapidly grown in recent years, with a strong waiting list of families eager to join our community. We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our growing early childhood program and help provide an exceptional experience for our youngest learners.

Learn more about our school at www.delphifl.org.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• No nights or weekends
• Holiday schedule
• Tuition remission discount
• Professional development assistance

Assistant Preschool Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily care, supervision, and education of children ages 2–4
• Support a nurturing, structured, and positive classroom environment
• Assist with age-appropriate learning activities and classroom instruction
• Help children develop motor, social, communication, and self-help skills
• Support children through potty training and other developmental milestones
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interactions
• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, meals, and cleanup
• Work closely with the lead teacher and preschool team to support student needs
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and families
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment
• Follow school procedures, safety requirements, and state licensing regulations
• Participate in Summer Camp and other year-round school activities
• Utilize technology and school systems as needed for classroom communication and record-keeping

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred
• CDA Credential preferred
• Patient, nurturing, energetic, and positive personality
• Extremely dependable and consistent with attendance and scheduling
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively with young children in a structured environment
• Passion for helping children learn, grow, and become more independent
• Willingness to assist with all aspects of preschool classroom care and activities
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Background screening via the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition remission

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,200.00 - $3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you live local to Clearwater Florida?

Language:

• fluent English (Required)

Work Location: In person