Assistant Teacher

Kiddie Academy of Ballenger Creek; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiddie Academy of Ballenger Creek is seeking an Assistant Teacher who is energetic, optimistic, and inspiring. You will support daily activities, help plan and implement lessons, and assist with classroom documentation and parent communication.

The role emphasizes a caring attitude, collaboration with the team, and a commitment to a safe, welcoming learning environment for children and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of age or be in a high school work-study program relating to child care.
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality.
• Highly professional and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists children during all activities.
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment issues arise.
• Develops and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities.
• Maintains classroom cleanliness, appearance, and safe environment.
• Assists with meal times and cleanup.
• Completes classroom paperwork such as daily notes and attendance reports.
• Attends staff meetings, events, and parent meetings as requested.
• Assists with lesson plans, programs, and schedules.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Outgoing personality

Professional and dependable

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and inspiring person to join us as an Assistant Teacher. You’ll bring a creative touch, caring attitudeandcollaborative skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Helps children with meal times and clean-up
• Helps with all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
• Helps prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of OR must be in a high school work study program relating to the area of child care
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high