Kindergarten Classroom Assistant

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.