Careers

We are hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! 

Please send COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES or any other inquiries to cstreetteachersearch@gmail.com.  

Are you passionate about holistic, play-based learning in early childhood? Consider applying to C-Street Cooperative Preschool as a Lead Teacher or Teaching Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year! We are currently seeking one dedicated individual to join our teaching team in providing a nurturing environment for our students.

If you are experienced in early childhood education and enjoy working with families, we encourage you to apply. These roles offer a supportive, collaborative and fun work atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children and parents while gaining valuable experience in the field.

To apply or learn more about our school and this exciting career prospect as a Lead Teacher or Teaching Assistant, contact us today!

Qualifications

  • Meets the requirements for lead teacher (program leader) or teaching assistant as set by the Virginia Department of Education 

  • Has at least one year experience working directly with children, preferably in an educational setting

  • Enjoys working with young children and is able to foster a joyful and safe classroom

  • Has willingness to work with co-opping parents in a parent-led cooperative school 

  • Can take on the physical demands of working with young children

  • Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Has knowledge of child behavior and learning patterns

  • Understands early childhood development as it pertains to play-based learning

Duties

  • Respond to the needs of children during large and small group activities, or in a 1:1 capacity throughout the school day 

  • Perform light administrative tasks related to the parent-led cooperative model

  • Assist with lesson planning and learning center preparation

  • Assist with observation and record keeping of student progress

  • Plan and supervise the after-school “Lunch Bunch” program which includes unstructured playtime and educational activities (if prerequisites are fulfilled)

  • Act as substitute teacher when either teacher is absent for the day (if prerequisites are fulfilled)

  • Possibly plan and implement a new week of summer camp in June 2026 with the help of co-opping parents (additional income opportunity for lead teacher)

Job Type 

  • Part-time, hours and days vary by role

  • Teaching Assistant: between 16-23 hours per week, depending on qualifications

  • Lead Teacher: 25 hours per week

Pay 

  • Teaching Assistant: between $17.00 - $20.00 hourly wage commensurate relevant experience and certifications

  • Lead Teacher: $19,800 starting annual salary

Benefits

  • Employee discount

  • Professional development assistance

Schedule

  • School year runs from late August until last day of May

  • We are a half-day preschool program serving children Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm

  • Contractual hours will vary depending on the applied position and qualifications

Work Location 

  • Charlottesville, VA 22903 

  • In-person only