Preschool Teacher Assistant
Job in
Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, 47302, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Indiana Public Schools
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist in the instruction of preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social-emotional,
physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. This is a seasonal
position, with summers off.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supports with the development and implementation of individualized and group lesson plans and
educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for
school.
2. Guides and facilitates activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Uses
creativity to provide healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate.
3. Selects and sets up equipment and materials in the classroom. Ensures there is a safe and healthy
developmentally appropriate learning environment.
4. Maintains accurate records, both on paper and in designated on-line systems. Maintains confidentiality
regarding students and families.
5. Supports with the collection and data entry of child observations. Maintains a comprehensive and
ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's
work, and developmental assessments.
6. Composes and proofreads correspondence and reports.
7. May participate with the classroom teacher in home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's
individual development and progress and assist parents in developing observational skills.
8. The person in this position must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe
manner. Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no
child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
9. Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
10. Eats with and assists children in eating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional
practices.
11. Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits,
such as eating, resting, brushing teeth, diapering and toilet habits.
12. Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom
involvement and home activities.
13. May perform duties of other staff members (Bus Monitor, Center Aide) in time of staff shortage.
14. Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds.
15. May assist in preparing and serving meals.
16. Inventories all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
17. Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional
development plan. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in
accordance with Corporation's Core Values.
18. Fills in on a temporary basis when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.
19. Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
20. Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program.
21. Keeps classroom clean and organized.
22. May support with translation and interpretation.
23. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
10. Eats with and assists children in eating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional
practices.
11. Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits,
such as eating, resting, brushing teeth, diapering and toilet habits.
12. Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom
involvement and home activities.
13. May perform duties of other staff members (Bus Monitor, Center Aide) in time of staff shortage.
14. Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds.
15. May assist in preparing and serving meals.
16. Inventories all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
17. Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional
development plan. Actively engages in…
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