Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

We are currently looking for a friendly and competent Teacher Assistant to join our team. If you are a compassionate and self-motivated individual with a specific interest in education, we urge you to apply! In this position, you will be responsible for supervising students, developing lesson plans, preparing lesson material, and maintaining classroom tidiness.

A successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. To excel in this role, you must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods.

Teacher Assistant Responsibilities:

• Working with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
• Revising lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on-field excursions.
• Collaborating with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
• Documenting student progress and communicating with parents to keep them informed.
• Helping lead teachers to create lesson plans.
• Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.
• Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.

Teacher Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years experience as a teaching assistant or similar role.
• Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices.
• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week

Grade levels:

• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teacher Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Kindergarten: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person