What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher position at The Mount Vernon School?
Description
Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.
The Team
The Preschool Team provides a supportive, play-based learning environment and adheres to the highest standards, as recognized by its NAEYC Accreditation. With low child-to-teacher ratios, team members focus on meeting each child's individual needs. The team also values continuous learning, offering opportunities for training, professional development, and collaboration to create an innovative and nurturing space for young learners.
The Role
The preschool seeks a caring, dedicated Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher to support children during this extraordinary stage of growth and discovery. This position plays an essential role in creating a nurturing, responsive environment where the youngest learners feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative team member who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering each child’s social, emotional, and physical development. Strong candidates bring a positive attitude, a growth mindset, and experience working with infants and toddlers, along with a willingness to learn and grow alongside a supportive teaching team.
Responsibilities
- Provide nurturing care to support the social, emotional, and physical needs of each child.
- Maintain a consistent schedule, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans with the teaching team
- Communicate effectively and professionally with families, including updates about children’s progress and needs (via phone calls, newsletters, and conferences)
- Participate in weekly team meetings and professional development opportunities to foster personal and team growth
- Ensure children’s safety and well-being at all times
Core Competencies
- Build Positive Relationships
- Ensuring Children’s Safety & Well-Being
- Creating a Predictable, Consistent, and Harmonious Classroom
- Identifying Children’s Interests and Needs
- Culturally Proficient & Equity Literate
- Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS
Requirements
- Experience working with young children and an understanding of their social, emotional, and creative needs
- A degree or certification in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (preferred but not required)
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a childcare or preschool setting (preferred but not required)
Work Environment
- Indoor/outdoor classroom environment
- Outdoor natural learning spaces
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and engage in activities at the child’s level
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children
- Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Start Date: March 9, 2026
This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.
The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.