Assistant Preschool Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the director in creating a caring, safe classroom environment. You will help implement a high-quality educational program, observe children, and communicate progress to parents and staff.

You will engage in developmentally appropriate activities, help with transitions from home to the center, and model good hygiene and self-help skills, under supervision.

Qualifications

• High energy
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• An understanding of child development
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Skills

High energy

Teamwork

Communication

Child development

Leadership/organization/interpersonal

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

About This Role

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

What You\'ll Do

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.