Faculty Assistant, Early Childhood
Begins August 2026
Job Summary: Pembroke Hill School seeks a caring, growth-minded educator to join its early childhood team as a faculty assistant. In partnership with a lead teacher, the faculty assistant builds community and encourages children to play, investigate, problem-solve, and construct new understandings in a welcoming, joyful environment. Faculty assistants support children's growth and development by preparing materials, setting up learning spaces, and leading experiences that build on student interests, motivations, and wonderings.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, we believe in an image of the child as capable, curious, and eager to learn and make sense of the world. Faculty assistants are positive role models and guides for children, facilitating healthy and productive relationships, and assisting in implementing student-centered curriculum and classroom routines.
Schedule: The faculty assistant position is a school year position (August-May) with a one week break at Thanksgiving, two week winter break, and two week spring break.
Compensation: The annual base salary for the school year ranges from $34,800-38,000 based on previous experience. Transcripts and verification of employment will be required. Benefits include health, dental, disability, life, retirement match (up to 8%), professional development opportunities, PHS tuition remission, free lunch, and more!
About Pembroke Hill School:
Pembroke Hill School is an independent school in Kansas City, Missouri. Pembroke Hill seeks to fulfill our mission by recognizing that diversity, belonging, equity, and inclusion are integral elements of school and community life. Our mission-inspired goal is together, creating a community that values and celebrates the unique qualities of each individual.
