Kindergarten Teaching Assistant - Creative Learning Coach

Joy Charter; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extracurricular activities encouraged

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Maureen Joy Charter School in Durham, NC seeks a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher in daily classroom activities and to foster a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for our youngest learners.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the lead teacher, implementing educational activities, and providing assistance with science and social studies blocks, behavior support, and progress documentation. Strong communication and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience working with young people in an elementary or childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of developmental needs and milestones of kindergarten-aged children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the lead teacher and other teammates to implement educational activities and manage classroom dynamics.
• Warm and friendly personality that fosters a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in planning and executing classroom activities and routines.
• Plan and teach a 30-minute science and social studies block to a Kindergarten homeroom daily.
• Assist in managing the classroom environment, ensuring it is clean, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Implement positive behavior support systems and individualized behavior plans as needed.
• Support the lead teacher in observing and documenting children's progress and behavior.
• Reinforce student interventions or individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Engage with students in one-on-one or small group settings to reinforce learning objectives.
• Follow a daily teaching assistant schedule and communicate with the lead teacher regarding changes.
• Serve as a substitute teacher to support lower elementary classrooms as needed.
• Attend to students who need additional support (e.g, eating, hygiene, and self-care).

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Anti-racist commitment

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Maureen Joy Charter School in Durham, NC seeks a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher in daily classroom activities and to foster a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for our youngest learners.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the lead teacher, implementing educational activities, and providing assistance with science and social studies blocks, behavior support, and progress documentation. Strong communication and flexibility are essential.