Teaching Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with planning and delivering developmentally appropriate activities and lessons.
• Supports classroom management and student engagement throughout the day.
• Provides individualized support to students, including help with tasks, transitions, and self-regulation.
• Prepares and organizes materials and learning spaces to support daily instruction.
• Supervises students during playtime, lunchtime, rest periods, and outdoor activities.
• Fosters a classroom culture that values curiosity, creativity, resilience, cooperation and respect.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Collaborates with colleagues in early education programs and primary grades to support student development.
• Participates in departmental meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives and events.
• Creates a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school environment for all.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by Director or Assistant Director.
  

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred).
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices in early childhood education.
• Ability to support both academic and social-emotional growth in young children.
• Positive, responsive, and child-centered approach to teaching and behavior management.
• Ability to follow classroom procedures and support instructional goals.
• Warm demeanor, high level of professionalism, and enthusiasm for working with children.
• Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and a collaborative work ethic.
• A collaborative spirit and willingness to contribute to a dynamic team.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.