Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ASSISTANT TEACHER (Early Childhood)

Kehoe-France Northshore and International Schools Partnerships is committed to the well‑being and protection of minors. We recognize our role in safeguarding children as our primary concern. All staff of the school are considered by Louisiana state law as “mandated reporters” who must report any and all allegations of abuse that are shared with them.

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher at Kehoe-France Northshore plays a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing instructional programs that support children’s academic, social, and emotional growth while upholding the highest standards of child safety and care.

• Safety & Safeguarding
• Maintain a safe and secure learning environment at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Type II state regulations, school policies, emergency procedures, and safeguarding guidelines.
• Report all observations and incidents (e.g., accidents, behavioral concerns, safety issues) to appropriate staff promptly.
• Supervise children closely in all settings including the classroom, playground, field trips, and transitions.
• Maintain classroom equipment, materials, and records (e.g., sanitizing tables, managing sign‑in/out logs) to meet health and safety standards.
• Assist with diaper changing, bottle feeding, snacks and meals, and other caregiving routines with hygiene and safety protocols in mind.
• Social‑Emotional Development
• Foster a nurturing and respectful environment that promotes positive relationships and emotional well‑being.
• Manage individual and group behaviors in a calm and supportive manner to build self‑regulation and interpersonal skills.
• Support the development of appropriate social behaviors through modeling, redirection, and intentional teaching moments.
• Instructional Delivery
• Adapt activities and materials to meet diverse learning needs and developmental levels.
• Engage students individually and in small groups to support language, literacy, numeracy, and other foundational skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and colleagues to implement curriculum and reinforce learning goals.
• Professionalism & School Engagement
• Attend staff meetings, in‑service trainings, and required professional development to remain compliant with state guidelines and stay current on best practices.
• Support the school’s mission, vision, and community values as an active advocate of Kehoe-France Northshore.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Principal and/or Preschool Director to support the overall success of the program.
• Participate in school‑wide events, team collaborations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education, attentive to safety and developmental needs, and committed to fostering a warm, engaging, and high‑quality learning environment.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, squatting, pushing, and/or pulling. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing.

High School Diploma. This position is conditional on the provision of a federal criminal background check covering the countries where you have lived and worked for the last ten years. Any convictions highlighted will be reviewed against the standard safeguarding principles of working with children. All checks must be received prior to commencement of employment.