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Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistant - Harbour View Campus, 2024-2025 Academic Year

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

Suffolk, VA | Full Time

$50k-77k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistant - Harbour View Campus, 2024-2025 Academic Year

$50k-77k (estimate)

Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education 3 Months Ago

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Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is Hiring a Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistant - Harbour View Campus, 2024-2025 Academic Year Near Suffolk, VA

POSITION TITLE: Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistant – Harbour View Campus
DEPARTMENT: Pre-Kindergarten –Harbour View Campus
REPORTS TO: Head of Lower School – Harbour View Campus
FLSA: Full-time, Non-exempt
TERM: 10 Months

School Overview:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent coeducational, college preparatory day school serving grades
Pre-Kindergarten (including 2 year olds) through 12. The school has a current enrollment of approximately
900 students and 180 employees located on two campuses in Suffolk, Virginia. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

Job Summary:
The Pre-K Program at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy serves 4-year old, 3-year old and 2-year old students
and is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education. We are currently seeking teaching assistant
candidates in our Pre-Kindergarten Program who possess extensive Early Childhood teaching assistant
experience and knowledge, preferably in an independent school environment.

Essential Functions:
Provide assistance to the teacher and students instructionally, clerically and in a supervisory capacity

under the direction of the assigned teacher, both in the classroom and outside of the classroom.

Assist instructionally with both large and small groups in any manner requested by the teacher.
Supervise students at lunch and nap times; organize and supervise playground activities.
Supervise the arrival and departure of students.
Attend staff meetings and participate in at least 16 hours of professional development activities.
Use technology to support students and teacher in classroom activities.
Perform necessary copying, filing, and organizing.
May be required to sponsor afterschool clubs and/or assist with morning and/or extended care

programs.

Responsible for diapering duties, as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned by teacher or Head of Lower School – Harbour View Campus.

Required Education/Background:
College coursework in early childhood or elementary education, especially in the areas of child

development and psychology, from a 2-year or 4-year institution is preferred.

Knowledge of the developmental needs of young children.
Effective in integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning.
Familiarity with Virginia Department of Education licensing requirements is helpful but not

required.

Certification in First Aid, CPR and Medicine Administration is preferred. Training will be

provided, as needed.

Previous successful experience working with very young children.

Required Skills:

Understands the mission of the school and the need to focus on the education of the whole child.

Takes initiative and is self-motivated and creative.
Values parents as a vital resource in educating a child.
Represents the school positively in the community.
Is flexible, patient, kind and compassionate.
Understands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students, parents and

community.
Works collaboratively, not only with teachers and teaching assistants in Pre-Kindergarten, but also

school-wide.

Working familiarity with technology.
Excellent organizational skills and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offers a competitive salary, health, retirement, disability and
life insurance benefits. Qualified applicants shall submit a completed NSA employment
application (form posted online), resume with references and a cover letter explaining their
interest in and qualifications for this position to Angie Thompson, director of finance and
accounting, at athompson@nsacademy.org, for further consideration. Salary commensurate
with experience.

At Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, students are engaged in personal growth, inspired to discover their passion
and empowered to make a difference in the world.