Instructional Assistant

Ingenious Med; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in San Marcos, California, is seeking an Instructional Assistant to assist the master teacher in supporting the development and instruction of children aged 0-5. Responsibilities include engaging with children, maintaining safety and high-quality educational environments, and helping implement lesson plans. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with families and participate in professional development training. This position offers the opportunity to contribute positively to early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support young children's development and learning.
• Assist in maintaining effective environments for children's development.
• Implement daily lesson plans developed by Master Teacher.

Skills

Engaging with children

Communication skills

Professional development

Job description

Overview

The Instructional Assistant is responsible for assisting the master teacher in the day-to-day operations of the classroom environment. The Instructional Assistant’s primary job function is to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in an early care development program. To supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of each child enrolled in the program by maintaining appropriate staff/child ratios according to Title 5 Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support all young children ages 0-5 in development and learning, cognitive, social-emotional, first, and dual language development, literacy, physical and mental health.
• Assist the master teacher in maintaining effective environments for young children’s development and learning according to the environment rating scales.
• Assist in the implementation of daily lesson plans developed by Master Teacher.
• Maintain open and friendly communication with children and families.
• Participate in ongoing professional development training and/or activities to develop as a professional early childhood educator.