Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Pre K Assistant Teacher, where your enthusiasm and dedication will help nurture the next generation of learners. In this dynamic role, you will support lead teachers in creating a joyful, safe, and engaging classroom environment for preschool children. Your energy and compassion will foster early childhood development, literacy, math skills, and social-emotional growth, laying a strong foundation for future academic success. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children’s lives while gaining valuable classroom experience in a supportive setting.
Duties
- Assist lead teachers in implementing daily lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, including literacy education, math activities, and social skills development.
- Support classroom management by maintaining a positive environment that encourages respectful behavior and active participation among children.
- Engage children in age-appropriate activities that promote early childhood education principles such as Montessori or other developmental frameworks.
- Help supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, meal times, nap times, and transitions to ensure safety and well-being.
- Support children with special needs or disabilities by implementing individualized strategies for behavior management and inclusive learning.
- Assist with classroom organization, including preparing materials for lessons and maintaining a clean, inviting learning space.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding children’s progress, behaviors, and developmental milestones.
- Collaborate with team members to develop curriculum enhancements that support literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
- Support toddlers’ care routines and contribute to a nurturing daycare environment that emphasizes early childhood development principles.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities related to early childhood education, special education strategies, or working with children with autism.
Skills
- Strong understanding of childhood development theories and practices relevant to preschool-aged children.
- Experience working with young children in daycare, preschool, private school settings or similar environments.
- Knowledge of special education needs and strategies for working effectively with children with disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
- Proficiency in lesson planning tailored to early childhood curricula such as Montessori or other progressive educational approaches.
- Excellent classroom management skills to foster a respectful, engaging learning environment.
- Ability to implement behavior management techniques that promote positive social interactions and emotional regulation.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with colleagues and engaging families positively.
- Experience supporting literacy education and foundational math concepts through playful learning activities.
- Familiarity with toddler care routines including feeding, diapering (where applicable), and nap schedules.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups of children and adults in fast-paced settings.
- Passion for early childhood education combined with patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for fostering young learners’ growth. This paid position is ideal for individuals eager to develop their skills in early childhood education while making a lasting difference in children's lives!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
