What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Classroom Assistant position at Morning Star Academy?
Description:
Instructional Support
- Assist the teacher in delivering lessons, small-group activities, and individualized instruction.
- Reinforce learning concepts through guided practice, reading support, and hands-on activities.
- Help prepare learning materials, centers, and manipulatives.
Classroom Management & Supervision
- Support a positive, respectful classroom environment aligned with school expectations.
- Supervise students during classroom activities, centers, transitions, recess, lunch, and dismissal.
- Promote social-emotional development, helping students learn skills such as cooperation, problem-solving, and self-regulation.
Daily Classroom Operations
- Assist with classroom organization, set-up, and clean-up throughout the day.
- Prepare materials for lessons, art projects, and learning stations.
- Support routines such as attendance, folders, snack time, rest time, and bathroom breaks.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and orderly learning environment.
Student Support
- Provide individualized attention to students who need extra help academically or behaviorally.
- Encourage positive behavior and model appropriate social skills.
- Build warm, supportive relationships with children and families.
Communication & Collaboration
- Work closely with the classroom teacher to understand daily expectations and priorities.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies at all times.
- Attend staff meetings or professional development sessions as requested.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/administrator
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
- Experience working with young children in a school, daycare, camp, or similar setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with children.
- Ability to follow direction, take initiative, and work collaboratively with staff.