Assistant Teacher

International Schools Partnership Limited; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kehoe-France Northshore in Covington, LA seeks a caring preschool support professional to assist in creating a safe, engaging classroom environment. You will help supervise children, assist with feeding and routines, and support language and early literacy activities alongside teachers.

Responsibilities include following safeguarding guidelines, reporting incidents promptly, and participating in staff trainings to support optimal student development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Background checks across countries lived/worked in last 10 years.
• Compliance with safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure learning environment at all times.
• Follow state regulations, school policies and safeguarding guidelines.
• Report observations and incidents to appropriate staff promptly.
• Supervise children in classroom, playground, field trips, and transitions.
• Assist with caregiving routines including diaper changes and feeding.
• Support language, literacy and numeracy development through targeted activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement curriculum and reinforce learning goals.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Safety & safeguarding

Social-emotional development

Instructional delivery

Professionalism & school engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safety & Safeguarding
• Maintain a safe and secure learning environment at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Type II state regulations, school policies, emergency procedures, and safeguarding guidelines.
• Report all observations and incidents (e.g., accidents, behavioral concerns, safety issues) to appropriate staff promptly.
• Supervise children closely in all settings including the classroom, playground, field trips, and transitions.
• Maintain classroom equipment, materials, and records (e.g., sanitizing tables, managing sign‑in/out logs) to meet health and safety standards.
• Assist with diaper changing, bottle feeding, snacks and meals, and other caregiving routines with hygiene and safety protocols in mind.
• Social-Emotional Development
• Foster a nurturing and respectful environment that promotes positive relationships and emotional well‑being.
• Manage individual and group behaviors in a calm and supportive manner to build self‑regulation and interpersonal skills.
• Support the development of appropriate social behaviors through modeling, redirection, and intentional teaching moments.
• Instructional Delivery
• Adapt activities and materials to meet diverse learning needs and developmental levels.
• Engage students individually and in small groups to support language, literacy, numeracy, and other foundational skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and colleagues to implement curriculum and reinforce learning goals.
• Professionalism & School Engagement
• Attend staff meetings, in‑service trainings, and required professional development to remain compliant with state guidelines and stay current on best practices.
• Support the school’s mission, vision, and community values as an active advocate of Kehoe‑France Northshore.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Principal and/or Preschool Director to support the overall success of the program.
• Participate in school‑wide events, team collaborations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, squatting, pushing, and/or pulling. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma

This position is conditional to the provision of federal criminal background checks covering the countries that you have lived and worked in for the last 10 years and any convictions highlighted will be reviewed against standard Safeguarding principles of working with children. All checks requested to be received prior to commencement of employment.