Preschool Teacher Assistant

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
• Support lead teachers in devising and delivering daily lesson plans
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and learning concepts
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support classroom goals
• Monitor students in classrooms, playgrounds, and other settings to provide a safe learning environment
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and washing activities
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior
• Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, files, records, and sign-in/sign-out logs
• Perform clerical tasks such as laminating, making posters and copies, preparing bulletin boards, filing, and newsletters
• Provide comfort and security through nurturing behavior
• Report student observations and incidents to instructional or administrative personnel
• Travel between campuses from time to time and perform local and in-state travel

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handler’s Card/Certification
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times
• Must pass a criminal history background check
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
• At least 6 months of experience working in an Early Childcare setting
• Ability to create a safe learning environment conducive to learning
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds on occasion
• Local and in-state travel required

Demonstrates the ability to assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum while providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. Strong skills in communication, organization, and collaboration with teachers and staff are essential.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handler’s Card/Certification
• IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Experience in Early Childcare Setting

• Curriculum Development
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Clerical Tasks
• Student Monitoring

• Positive Interaction
• Strong Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Flexibility
• Nurturing Behavior

• Food Handler’s Card
• IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

• Early Childcare
• Safe Learning Environment
• Student Support
• Collaboration with Teachers
• Criminal History Background Check

• Classroom Equipment
• Sign-in/Sign-out Logs
• Bulletin Boards