Park City Day School, a small, independent Toddler through 8th Grade private school located in Park City, UT, seeks an experienced, creative, and energetic educator to join our Early School Team as a Preschool Apprentice for the 2025-26 school year and beyond.
The Preschool Apprentice will work with the Lead Preschool Teacher and Early School team, consisting of three Lead Teachers and three Apprentices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the Preschool Classroom and:
- Provide assistance to the teachers in the Toddler Room and in early childhood classrooms for children ages 3-4 years old.
- Follow the PCDS Early School program philosophy and implement components as specified by the ES Director and/or Lead Teacher
- Support a safe and calm learning environment; maintain classroom by cleaning up after activities, preparing for activities, and additional tasks as needed to maintain a safe environment
- Support student development with project work, free exploration and semi-unstructured play
- Support the PCDS Strive for Five Values in the classroom
- Engage with students in play and support a creative, dynamic learning experience
- Supervise and participate in recess (outdoor in all weather)
- Assist students with changing in and out of snow clothing in the winter
- Supervise snack and lunch; opening items, encouraging healthy habits, etc.
- Prepare and assist children with nap routines
- Prepare and monitor nap time
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Embody our Strive for Five Values & Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
- Interact with young children in a positive and support manner
- Ability to be flexible with classroom duties; moving between Early School classrooms easily
- Comfortable holding or carrying children
- Ability to move/carry equipment or learning materials
- Familiar with development milestones of young children
- Comfortable working outside in all types of weather
- Ability to easily squat, sit, stand or move from sitting to standing positions
- Ability to develop a kind and trusting relationship with young children & parents
- Willingness to occasionally take on additional duties to support the ES program
- Ability to communicate and cooperatively interact with team members, other school staff, and parents
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred, but not required
- A desire to learn about early childhood education and to move into a lead role is required
- Current CPR/First Aid certification is strongly preferred
- Previous experience in an Early Childhood setting (ages 2 – 5) is strongly preferred
Compensation:
- $35,000-$50,000/yr depending on experience & performance
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Leave Policy
- 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
- Additional earning potential possible after school hours and during the summer
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in .pdf format to jobs@parkcitydayschool.org for consideration.