Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant
Royal Palm Academy
Naples, FL
Job ID#:
7453172405
Posted:
November 1, 2025
Expires:
December 31, 2025
Category:
Primary Education
Terms:
Part-Time Employee
Experience:
0-2 Years
Education:
High School
Base Pay:
$20.00 to $22.00 Hourly
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Job Description
Job Posting: Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant (Part-Time)Start Date: Immediate Opening, Permanent Position
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. (20 hours weekly)
Hiring Range: $20-$22 per hour, commensurate with experience
Application Note: Please read and follow the "To Apply" instructions.
About Us
Royal Palm Academy is a joyful, vibrant, independent, and family-oriented Catholic PK-8 school located in beautiful Naples, Florida. Our mission is to partner with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. Rooted in integral formation, we teach the mind, educate the heart, and form the character of tomorrow's leaders.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a caring, dependable, and mission-aligned Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant to join our Early Childhood team. This is a part-time hourly position supporting our youngest learners, ages 3-4. The ideal candidate is joyful, patient, and organized, with a genuine love for working with children in a nurturing, faith-filled environment.
Position Overview
As the Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant, you will support the Lead Teacher and the Director of Early Childhood in creating a warm, structured, and engaging classroom environment. You will assist in implementing lessons, classroom routines, and activities that support the intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual development of each child.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lessons, routines, and classroom management strategies
Foster a positive and loving environment that encourages curiosity, kindness, and independence
Supervise students indoors and outdoors, ensuring safety and engagement at all times
Prepare classroom materials and help maintain a clean, organized learning space
Communicate professionally with colleagues, administrators, and parents
Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school events as requested
Uphold the mission and values of Royal Palm Academy in every aspect of your professional life
Qualifications
High school diploma required; college coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Minimum of one year of experience working with preschool or early elementary-aged children (ages 3-7)
Reliable, organized, flexible, and energetic team player
Excellent communication skills and strong rapport with young children
Commitment to the mission and Catholic identity of Royal Palm Academy
A deep love for young children and their growth and development
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a Catholic or independent school environment (preferred but not required)
Coursework in Early Childhood Education (but not required)
Physical and Other Demands
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and actively supervise children indoors and outdoors
Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as standing, sitting, bending, and walking throughout the day
Maintain professionalism, patience, and composure in a dynamic school environment
To Apply
Please submit your Resume/CV in PDF format to: Michael Bussman, Head of School, at mbussman@royalpalmacademy.org. A brief email or cover letter describing your interest in the Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant position is appreciated but not required.
About Royal Palm Academy
Royal Palm Academy is an independent, Catholic, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school in Naples, Florida. Our mission is to partner with families to provide an education of rich academics with Catholic formation. Royal Palm Academy teaches the mind, educates the heart, and forms the character of tomorrow's leaders through the integral formation of the whole person.