Preschool Assistant Teacher
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare
The Preschool Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in creating a structured and engaging learning environment for children ages 3-5. This role focuses on fostering independence, creativity, and social-emotional development while assisting in implementing curriculum, supervising activities, and maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom. The Preschool Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Lead Teacher and Center Director to ensure a positive experience for preschoolers and their families.
Dutiesand Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that encourage early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and creativity.
- Engage with preschoolers during structured learning, playtime, and group activities to support cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Help maintain a consistent daily schedule, guiding children through transitions such as circle time, meals, rest, and outdoor play.
- Support children in developing self-help skills, such as dressing, toileting, and cleaning up after meals and activities.
- Supervise and assist in resolving peer interactions, encouraging cooperative play and positive communication.
- Observe and document children’s progress and behaviors, providing input to the Lead Teacher on individual needs.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment, following health, hygiene, and safety regulations.
- Communicate with parents as needed, supporting a positive connection between school and home.
- Follow all center policies, licensing regulations, and confidentiality standards.
- Attend staff meetings, required training, and professional development opportunities.
- Step in to support the Lead Teacher or cover the classroom when necessary.
- Understanding of preschool child development, including early learning milestones and school readiness skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, children, and families in a supportive role.
- Patience, enthusiasm, and strong communication skills to engage young learners effectively.
- Experience working with preschool-aged children in a group setting preferred.
- Working towards or willing to obtain CDA credential or degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Certification in pediatric first aid and CPR.
- Pass criminal background check and health assessment (including negative TB test).
- Ability to engage in active play, including standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with exposure to common childhood illnesses.
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