Lawrence Community Nursery School

Job Opportunities at LCNS

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Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Assistant Teacher

 

​We are looking for two assistant teachers for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 school year. Hours may vary. See job details and a link to apply below. 

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About Lawrence Community Nursery School

 

Lawrence Community Nursery School (LCNS), a parent-run cooperative preschool, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our incredible staff. We will ideally be hiring two part-time assistant teachers, each working around 22 hours a week. We will consider more or less hours, depending on staffing coverage of all class periods. We are also looking for subs if you are interested in applying to be part of our sub pool.

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We are a play-based preschool that emphasizes five major areas: social development, creativity, language, knowledge of the world around us, and large and small motor development, with a strong focus on creative expression and social growth.. Children learn through a variety of experiences and activities, and we are looking for teachers who will foster growth in these areas and are adaptable to our environment. We also use Positive Behavior Support, and all candidates must be able to utilize these techniques. 

We are looking for individuals who love working with young children and have relevant experience. Coursework or some experience in Early Childhood Education is required. As a cooperative preschool, candidates must also be comfortable working alongside the students’ parents and caretakers. 

 

Check out our website for more information about our school and how the co-op works. www.lcns.coop

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Requirements

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• Must be eligible to work and able to pass a background check

• Must have coursework or some form of experience in Early Childhood Education

• Candidates should have current First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to obtain it before starting work. There may be course-work to be completed before starting work. Any necessary certifications/training will be paid for by LCNS.

• Must be able to use empathy, care, and Positive Behavior Support with children, while maintaining appropriate classroom management, safety, and learning environment. 

• Must be comfortable working with families, as there will be parents and caregivers in the classroom as part of the cooperative

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing input from parents and co-workers in the cooperative model.

• Strong verbal communication skills for interacting with parents, colleagues, and children.

• Willingness to adjust to changing classroom dynamics, children's needs, and parental involvement.

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Hours

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• School-year Classroom hours

  • 8:30 am to 12 pm (ages 2.5-4). Working hours would be 8:15-12:15

  • 1 pm - 4:30 pm (ages 4-6). Working hours would be 12:45 pm to 4:45 pm

• We are looking for assistant teachers to cover all 5 mornings and 5 afternoons. An ideal schedule would be 5 mornings OR 5 afternoons per week, though alternative schedules like 2-3 full days per week may be considered if we can piece together full classroom coverage between multiple candidates.

 

Compensation

• Assistant teacher pay range: $14-15

• Partial pay for most major holidays as well as some partial paid vacation when the school is closed

• PTO, equivalent to two weeks of regularly scheduled hours (ex. 44 hours PTO per year for an employee that teaches 22 hours per week). 

• Substitute pay range: $12-$14.00

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To Apply

• First apply here 

• We will review applications and request resumes and references from candidates we would like to move forward with

• The next step will be an interview, followed by a working interview in the classroom for candidates that move forward

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