Teacher Assistant

Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in the early childhood classroom in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This teacher assistant helps with classroom activities, supervision, lesson implementation, bulletin boards, and maintaining a positive, engaging atmosphere for all students. At Peachtree Prep, we hire only the most qualified teachers who are passionate about working with children.

We are looking for individuals who have a history of stability in teaching and who love to see the impact of their good work in the lives of the children in their class. This could be a part-time or full-time position, depending on your schedule and the class needs. We would love to talk to you! Walk in interviews are available on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at our corporate office in Conyers, located at 1801 Ellington Road in Conyers.

Job placements are available at any of our 4 locations which includes 2 schools in Covington and Conyers. We offer the full range of education from early childhood to Private Pre-K-12th grade.

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and age-appropriate activities.
• Creativity is a plus because innovative learning means that children need to learn how to think outside of the box!
• Support children’s learning through small-group work, one-on-one instruction, and play-based interactions.
• Reinforce positive behavior guidance techniques and classroom routines.
• Help prepare materials, supplies, and learning centers for instruction.

• Ensure constant supervision and safety of all children, indoors and outdoors.
• Assist with meals, snacks, hand washing, diapering, and toileting, following center policies and hygiene standards.
• Cultivate a warm, responsive, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

• Greet families and maintain positive, professional interactions.
• Share observations with the Lead Teacher regarding children’s progress or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom.
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Participate in classroom setup, transitions, and daily routines.

• Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and center staff.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development as required.
• Provide support in other classrooms when needed.

• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Tutor students who need extra assistance.
• Supervise school or student activities.
• Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Monitor student performance.
• Maintain student records.
• Display student work.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Distribute instructional or library materials.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Supervise school or student activities.
• Maintain student records.
• Evaluate student work.
• Maintain student records.
• Plan educational activities.
• Document lesson plans.
• Maintain computer equipment or software.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.

• Blackboard
• Data entry software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Alternative computer keyboards
• Audio tape recorders or players
• Automate the Schools ATS
• Braille slates
• Braille styluses
• Children's educational software
• Communication boards
• Compact disk CD players
• Computer laser printers
• Data input scanners
• Desktop computers
• Digital video cameras
• Digital video disk DVD players
• Educational board games
• Email software
• Emergency first aid kits
• Enteral feeding equipment
• Eye controlled computer mouse equipment
• Foot operated mouse equipment
• Hand held spell checkers
• Head operated joysticks
• High School Scheduling and…