Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

The purpose of the Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (TA) position is to provide an opportunity for those interested in early childhood education and teaching to expand their curriculum knowledge and instructional proficiencies. The TA works alongside experienced mentor teachers, assists in developing and implementing instructional programs, supports student learning, and contributes to a positive classroom and community climate.

• Assist classroom teachers by providing input in planning learning experiences, contributing materials for the classroom, supporting instruction, and maintaining a positive environment.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement daily outdoor learning experiences, manage resources, and supervise students to ensure a productive and safe environment for experiential learning.
• Develop instructional skills through observations of classroom teaching, work with various groups of learners, and respond to constructive feedback and self‑reflection.
• Participate in the TA mentorship program to broaden curricular knowledge through reading/research, collegial conversation, and lesson implementation.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with early childhood teachers by demonstrating initiative, accepting responsibility, and maintaining honest, open communication.
• Support student learning by understanding developmental readiness, working effectively with small/large groups, and communicating clear and consistent expectations.
• Demonstrate positive interactions with students through modeling respectful behavior, creating meaningful connections to build relationships, displaying enthusiasm for learning, and communicating effectively with students.
• Be present and engaged in the learning experiences of the young child.
• Serve as a team member who supports collaboration, contributes ideas, demonstrates a willingness to learn, uses good judgment, maintains confidentiality, exhibits flexibility, and follows through with responsibilities.
• Show flexibility to step into a lead teaching role when classroom teachers are absent and/or support coverage needs throughout the Lower School.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or Early Childcare preferred

Medical Plan: Administered by Ameri Health Administrators
, utilizing the Blue Cross Blue Shield MN (Blue Card PPO) network.

Prescription Drug: Administered by Smith Rx
.

Dental Plan: Administered by Delta Dental
.

Vision Plan: Administered by Eye Med
, utilizing the Insight Network
.

FSA and HSA: Breck employees can elect to have a portion of their pay set aside and made available on a pre‑tax basis to reimburse:

• Health expenses not covered by insurance

Breck employees working 20 hours a week or more are eligible to participate in the school's benefits plan that is generally outlined below. In‑depth details are provided during the interview phase with HR Director, Mary Healy.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | Breck is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to providing equal access to employment for all qualified people without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local community, disability, age, or other protected status by applicable State or Federal anti‑discrimination law.