Teaching Assistant, Preschool

What You'll Do

• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Teach social skills to students.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or reading aloud.
• Clean classrooms.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working in childcare
• Understanding of children's developmental stages
• Open mindset

Nice to Have

• 2 years of childcare experience
• Desire to acquire CDA

Benefits