Per-Diem Early Education Assistant - Flexible Shifts

Arbor Associates; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Per diem shifts

Diverse early education settings

Job summary

Arbor Associates is hiring an Early Education Teacher Assistant for per diem roles across Greater Boston-area childcare centers, Head Start programs, and preschools. Earn flexibility with a varied schedule while supporting children birth to 5 in diverse early education settings.

You will assist lead teachers with routines, activities, and documentation, while maintaining health, safety, and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers in delivering age-appropriate, play-based learning activities aligned with program curriculum and developmental goals.
• Assist with daily classroom routines including arrival and dismissal, meals, rest time, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Supervise children by sight and sound at all times, maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Provide hands-on support with personal care needs including diapering, toileting, handwashing, and feeding as developmentally appropriate.
• Support children's social-emotional development by modeling positive behavior, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and well-prepared classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with lead teachers, program staff, and families, reporting any health, safety, or behavioral concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation including attendance records, daily logs, and incident reports as required.
• Follow all program policies, EEC licensing regulations, health and safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in every assignment.

Job description

Arbor Associates is hiring an Early Education Teacher Assistant for per diem roles across Greater Boston-area childcare centers, Head Start programs, and preschools. Earn flexibility with a varied schedule while supporting children birth to 5 in diverse early education settings.

You will assist lead teachers with routines, activities, and documentation, while maintaining health, safety, and confidentiality standards.