Preschool Assistant Teacher

Rainbow Community School’s mission is to develop accomplished, confident, and creative learners who are prepared to be compassionate leaders in building a socially just, spiritually connected and environmentally sustainable world.
We are unique with our Seven Domains model. We teach using the natural, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical and creative domains.

Rainbow Community School is seeking an Assistant Teacher for Preschool (3-5 year olds) for the 2026-27 school year.​

RCS Preschool Assistant Teachers are responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in implementing engaging and multisensory learning experiences for the students in the classroom community. The Assistant Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing support system, aimed at providing each child with the greatest opportunity for physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. In addition, they bring in best practices from a variety of approaches to create our holistic model. The Assistant Teacher will also step in for the Lead Teacher whenever the Lead Teacher is not present with the class. This Assistant Teacher role will also be responsible for our Afterschool programming, including activity planning and corresponding with families. As such, the hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday, starting in October, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help to execute activities and practices that promote the RCS Seven Domain Model 
• Help to tailor classroom activities to the developmental needs of each child
• Foster a strong classroom community by helping children develop conflict resolution skills
• Maintain the classroom environment to provide safe and engaging learning opportunities
• Discuss student’s progress with Lead Teacher, families, counselors, and administrators
• Provide constant supervision of the students; take care of their health & safety needs
• Maintain compliance with all current NC and DCD guidelines both indoors and out
• Engage in positive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children while implementing Positive Discipline, Zones of Regulation, and the Nurtured Heart Approach
• Commitment to Equity efforts by teaching Pollyanna curriculum and adhering to the Anti-Bias Framework for Social Justice Ends
• Implement classroom schedules and lesson plans as directed by Lead Teacher
• Assist in documentation of individual children’s progress
• Develop relationships with and serve as point of contact for families to provide information and relevant resources
• Participate in RCS faculty meetings, Preschool circle meetings & Conferences
• Attend any required in-service trainings on an annual basis
• Create activities for Afterschool programming along with other staff
• Correspond with families at pick up and build on classroom connection with small group

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associates’ or Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Minimum of 1-year experience teaching in a school setting or with children.
• A passion for working with youth in the education field.
• Clear, consistent, and respectful communicator
• Attentive listener
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Excellent collaborator
• Upstanding ethics and integrity
• Pass a state-enforced background check
• Current CPR & First Aid certification
• Current Medical Report & TB test

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $27,500-30,250 plus a $3,900 stipend for 10 months plus at least one week commitment for Preschool Summer Program.
• After one year of employment, an additional 2% is added annually to a 403(b) retirement fund.
• Tuition remission for children: 50% discount for 1st child, 25% for 2nd child.

RCS is an Affirmative Action school, EOE, Rainbow Community School is a nonprofit institution that does not discriminate in admissions or hiring practices. We welcome students and staff of any race, creed, ethnic origin, or lifestyle.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and references to: kate.brantley@rainbowlearning.org
Kate Brantley
PK-3 Division Head