2025-2026 - Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant

Isidore Newman School; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role involves fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners, ensuring their safety and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in early childhood education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to professional growth. Join a community dedicated to enriching the lives of children and making a meaningful impact in their formative years. If you are enthusiastic about education and eager to contribute to a supportive learning atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years teaching experience in early childhood education.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and self-improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and engaging classroom environment.
• Support children's growth and development through active engagement.
• Collaborate with families to enhance children's learning experiences.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Management

Technology Use in Education

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Teaching Certification

Job description

2025-2026 - Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant

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Green Trees is the early childhood division within Isidore Newman School. The school offers full-day and half-day programs for children ages six weeks to four-years-old from August through May, with summer camp options available in June and July. We strive to develop children's ability to think critically and creatively in a safe, stimulating, and rigorous learning environment. A Green Trees education fosters both cognitive and social-emotional learning that is developmentally appropriate for the child.

The Important Qualifications Include

• 2+ years teaching experience in a highly rated early childhood education program
• A reflective practice, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
• Ability to facilitate learning and maintain a developmentally appropriate and cognitively engaging classroom environment
• Commitment to learn and use technology for teamwork and communicating with colleagues and families
  
  

The Significant Responsibilities Include

Professional Responsibilities

• Conduct self in a professional manner as a representative of Green Trees and Newman
• Maintain a safe environment and adhere to state licensing guidelines
• Adhere to the expectations and routines of daily life at Green Trees
• Attend and actively participate in school-wide and divisional meetings
• Engage in a variety of professional development opportunities both required and self-initiated
  
  

Classroom Responsibilities

• Ensure that children are safe, well cared for, and supported in their growth
• Engage and be fully present with children throughout the day
• Work with team to design and facilitate an enriching classroom environment that is age appropriate, inclusive, beautiful, inspiring, and reflects the work of the child
• Support with establishing and leading a flow of the day embedded with routines and rituals that build classroom community throughout the school day and extended care
• Reflect on written observations and documentation to collaboratively plan an intentional and meaningful classroom curriculum centered around the interests and developmental needs of the class
• Assist with conducting informal assessments to inform curriculum planning, student support, narratives, conferences and family communications
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with families in order to enrich the learning and development of their children
  
  

Assistant Responsibilities

• Learn and use best practices that exemplify the philosophy of Green Trees
• Maintain respectful and productive relationships with teammates by utilizing clear and effective communication
• Set and work towards goals with the support of the Mentor teacher
• Lead Later Gators, extended care program
  
  

Community Engagement (primarily outside of the classroom)

• Create opportunities for learning by seeking out and utilizing partnerships with families and resources from community at large
• Collaborate with colleagues to support one another, spur new ideas, and foster experiences
• Lean into civil discourse by engaging in dialogue that demonstrates awareness of intent and impact
  
  

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume and names of three professional references.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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