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What is the difference between Early Learning Assistant vs Preschool Teacher?

AspectEarly Learning AssistantPreschool Teacher
CredentialsChildcare or early childhood education certifications, sometimes high school diplomaEarly childhood education degree or certification, often required
Work EnvironmentChildcare centers, preschools, daycare facilitiesPreschools, early childhood education centers, private or public schools
Employer & IndustryChildcare providers, daycare centers, early learning programsPreschools, early childhood education institutions, public school districts
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Early Learning Assistants support young children in early childhood settings, focusing on basic care and developmental activities. Preschool Teachers typically have more formal education credentials and lead structured learning activities. While both roles work in early childhood environments, Preschool Teachers often have greater responsibilities in curriculum planning and instruction.

What are the main duties and responsibilities of an early learning assistant?

An early learning assistant supports preschool or early elementary children by helping with classroom activities, supervising children, and assisting teachers with lesson preparation. They ensure a safe, engaging environment and may help with basic caregiving tasks, often requiring good communication skills and patience. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean classroom and supporting children's social and emotional development.

What does an early learning assistant do?

An early learning assistant supports preschool or early elementary students by helping with classroom activities, supervising children, and assisting teachers with lesson preparation. They often work in educational settings such as preschools or daycare centers and may need basic certifications or background checks. Their role focuses on fostering a safe, engaging environment for young children's development.

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Infographic showing various Early Learning Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Early Learning Assistant Teacher

Yulee, FL • On-site

Diocese of St Augustine
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$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE
EARLY LEARNING ASSISTANT TEACHER
Full-Time: Non-Exempt
Hours: 9AM - 6PM
General Summary: Under the direction of the lead teacher and director, the assistant teacher is responsible for providing a warm, nurturing, stimulating, safe, and loving environment, where each child has the opportunity to develop cognitive, verbal, social, emotional, and physical skills appropriately.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assists with planning and implementing a culturally sensitive educational program that is developmentally appropriate for each child's age and language.
  • Assists in planning and implementing daily lesson plans based on the approved curriculum to promote cognitive, verbal, social, emotional and physical development of children.
  • Assists in conducting ongoing assessment and individualization documentation in a timely manner.
  • Assists in planning a balanced daily routine that encourages play, exploration and learning, and which includes teacher-directed and child-directed activities, both inside and outside.
  • Provides a developmentally appropriate, stimulating learning environment that includes adding new and interesting materials each week, meeting the developmental levels of all children in the group, including children with special needs, over the course of their enrollment.
  • Other duties, as assigned.
  • Children's Health and Developmental Services Responsibilities:
  • Conducts daily health checks on each child.
  • Plans weekly activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
  • Follows policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medication.
  • Ensures safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or others.
  • Maintains sanitation and hygienic procedures and participates in the maintenance of the center.
  • Nutrition Responsibilities:
  • Eats with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
  • Serves food in a way that encourages the development and socialization of the children.
  • Assists in kitchen duties, as assigned.
  • Follows infants' individual feeding schedules and holds infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
  • Family Partnerships Responsibilities:
  • Attends parent meetings as assigned.
  • Assists in informing parents concerning their children's progress formally and informally, including parent notes, portfolios, and parent conferences.
  • Assists in planning and implementing family involvement activities.
  • Training and Communication Responsibilities:
  • Participates in on-site and off-site professional development trainings and workshops; completes a minimum of 35 annual in-service training hours.
  • Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
  • DCF 45-hour training preferred, or must be started within 30 days of hire and completed within 6 months.
  • Prior experience in a child care setting preferred.
  • Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 5 years.
  • Must successfully pass the required criminal background check prior to employment and every five years; must complete Protecting God's Children (PGC) workshop prior to employment. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
  • Must complete TB screening and physical within ten (10) days of hire and every two (2) years thereafter.
  • Must register and complete Infant & Child First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of hire and renew prior to expiration.
  • Must be able to complete 35 hours of in-service training each fiscal year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position may require some evening and weekend hours.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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