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Preschool Teacher Assistant
Legacy Traditional SchoolsPreschool Teacher Assistant supporting lead teachers in planning and implementing curriculum. Assisting students with meals, activities, and personal care while maintaining a safe learning environment.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates the ability to assist in curriculum development and implementation while providing individualized support to students in an early childcare setting. Maintains a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring effective communication with students, parents, and staff.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Early Childcare ExperienceCPR And First Aid CertificationFood Handler’s Card/CertificationStrong Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills
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Hard Skills
Curriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningClassroom ManagementClerical TasksMonitoring Student Behavior
Soft Skills
Positive InteractionNurturing BehaviorFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
Computer Learning ProgramsManual And Electronic Files
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma Or GEDValid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Industry Keywords
Early Childhood EducationSafe Learning EnvironmentStudent SupportBehavior Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist lead teachers in planning, developing and implementing age appropriate curriculum
- Provide support to lead teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans on a daily basis
- Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, providing writing assistance, reinforce language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer learning programs, etc.)
- Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials (e.g. art projects, computer, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives
- Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
- Assist students during lunchtime, toileting and washing activities
- Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior
- Maintain classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records (e.g. clean/bleach tables, sign-in/sign-out logs, etc.)
- Perform general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters, etc.)
- Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by indulging in nurturing behavior
- Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, change in behavior, etc.)
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED
- Food Handler’s Card/Certification
- Valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times
- Experience working in an Early Childcare setting (6 months or more)
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance
Benefits
Comp & perks- Enjoy industry-leading pay
- Rewards
- Referral bonuses
- Paid time-off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Discounted onsite childcare
- Student enrollment priority
- Retirement plans
- Promotion opportunities
- Training
- Mentoring
- Tuition reimbursement