Preschool Assistant Teacher Job at Athens Academy, Athens, GA

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  • Athens Academy
  • Athens, GA

Job Description

Athens Academy is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent college preparatory day school of approximately 900 students in grades K3-12 that offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.  The school’s mission is to seek “excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student.”  Situated on a picturesque campus of 152 acres, Athens Academy admits students from diverse social, economic, religious, and racial backgrounds--all of whom benefit from a challenging academic program, a vibrant arts program, competitive athletics, and a variety of service opportunities.  Athens Academy faculty and staff members are dedicated professionals who are not only experts in their respective fields of study but are also sensitive to the gifts and challenges of individual students.  

The Preschool:

Athens Academy’s goal of nurturing secure, successful, well-adjusted, and happy students while challenging them to grow academically begins in the Preschool (half-day program in grades K3, K4, and Pre-first). The Preschool curriculum blends skill building, motor development, and creative activities, as well as free play. Benefiting from activities-based learning, children learn the foundations of reading, writing, and mathematics. Activities are carefully tailored to individual interests, abilities, and development. Preschool students at Athens Academy also benefit from hands-on activities in discovery centers, outdoor gardens, art rooms, music rooms, a dedicated media center, and a spacious playground, all in a state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2011. The Preschool is composed of approximately 100 students and 22 teachers, assistant teachers, and instructional support staff.

The Position: 

Athens Academy seeks a dynamic and nurturing Preschool assistant teacher, beginning in August 2025.  This is a part-time teaching position with the possibility of additional hours working with after-school programs and/or coaching.  The position requires a compassionate, flexible, creative, and energetic individual to work closely with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to support the mission of the school by promoting excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each child. 

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher. 
  • A genuine interest in working with this age group and engaging with them in meaningful ways.
  • The ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks and work as a team.

Application Process: 

The school will accept materials from interested candidates until the position is filled.     

A completed packet will include the following components:

  • Cover letter expressing interest in Athens Academy and this position
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Names of three references and contact information

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an application online.   Click here to apply.

About Athens Academy

Athens Academy is a coeducational, independent, college preparatory day school that offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The school serves approximately 900 students (3-year olds through 12th grade) and seeks students from diverse social, economic, religious, and racial backgrounds who can benefit from a challenging academic program. Guided by the school’s mission of seeking excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student, Athens Academy faculty and staff members are dedicated, highly-qualified professionals who are sensitive to the needs of individual students. The school is located on a 152-acre campus, which provides ample opportunities for students and their teachers to explore and learn about their natural surroundings.

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Job Tags

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