What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher Assistant position at Stepping Stones Academy?
We are looking for a qualified Teacher Assistant for our Collaborative Putnam County PreK class to help prepare small children by easing them into organized education, learning to play together and share. You will help teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher assistant must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to assist the lead teacher in teaching them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in developing a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
- Be comfortable using a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators and employees at the Academy
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Proven experience working with preschool aged children
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Will require getting certified in child CPR
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13
