Energetic Preschool Assistant 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

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.