Assistant Teacher and Teacher Aid for Homebased Preschool
About This Role
Assistant Teacher and Teacher Aide
About This Role
Assist the lead teacher in running a safe and fun homebased preschool in Pflugerville, TX.
Job description:
Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Preschool Teacher and Assistant Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will help shape the future! In this dynamic role, you'll create engaging learning environments that foster curiosity, development, and joy for children in preschool settings. Whether leading classroom activities or supporting classroom management, your energy and dedication will inspire young learners to thrive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in early childhood education.
Join us in creating a joyful learning space where every child can flourish! This paid role is perfect for passionate educators eager to grow their expertise while making a lasting difference in young lives.
Work Location: In person
What You'll Do
Duties:
- Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum plans that promote literacy, math, physical education, and social-emotional growth tailored to preschool-aged children.
- Lead engaging lessons and activities that support child development milestones and encourage active participation.
- Manage classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and effective behavior management strategies to create a safe and nurturing environment.
- Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns, fostering strong home-school connections.
- Support children with special needs through early intervention strategies and individualized instruction aligned with childhood development principles.
- Ensure safety by adhering to mandated reporting laws, maintaining first aid and CPR certifications, and following health protocols.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan classroom activities, assess student progress through standardized testing when appropriate, and maintain organized records of child welfare and development.
Requirements
Requirements
- We Prefer Prior experience working with children in educational or childcare settings, especially within preschool or toddler care environments.
- Knowledge of early childhood education practices including curriculum development, classroom management, and behavior management techniques.
- Familiarity with special education needs, early intervention methods, and childhood development instruction.
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members.
- Certification in first aid and CPR is required; ongoing training in mandated reporting laws is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to create inclusive learning environments that support child welfare and promote positive social interactions.
If you are new to the childcare industry and are willing to give commitment to learn and get trained, and commitment to work for minimum 1 year, we can consider the new candidates
Nice to Have
CDA
Early Childhood Education certification
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
A CDA is preferred for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Assistant Teacher and Teacher Aid for Homebased Preschool role pays $12 to $16/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Part Time.
Where is Little Minds Academy located?
Little Minds Academy is located at 4205 Brean Down Road, Pflugerville, TX