Pre K Teacher Aide

The TemPositions Group of Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation

Benefits

Opportunities in education

Job summary

A provider of educational staffing solutions is looking for a passionate PreK Teacher Aide to join their substitute teaching pool in New York. The ideal candidate will have experience with children aged 3-5 and the ability to assist in lesson planning while managing daily routines. This role involves supporting children's developmental needs and promoting a nurturing environment. Flexibility and excellent communication skills are essential for success. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while making a difference in education.

Qualifications

• 3+ months experience in an early childhood setting.
• Ability to assist lead teacher in lesson planning.
• Experience with supervising students indoors and outdoors.
• Assist the lead teacher with lesson plans and educational activities and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Manage daily routines such as supervising students indoors and outdoors, lunch, snacks, nap/rest times, toileting, diapering, handwashing, etc.
• Provide one on one or small group support to children needing extra help; observe and report on student progress to lead teacher.
• Excellent classroom management skills and ability to keep students engaged and motivated; de-escalate situations.
• Excellent communication skills; be patient and exercise sound judgment.
• Assist with lesson planning, attendance reporting, grading/scoring, light administrative duties, organizing the classroom, attending field trips, etc.
• Attend meetings such as professional development or parent-teacher conferences if requested.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers in implementing educational programs.
• Manage daily routines such as lunch and nap times.
• Provide one-on-one support to children needing extra help.
• Provide individual or small group assistance as needed.
• Support classroom organization and smooth daily operations.
• Participate in meetings and professional development as required.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility in covering age ranges

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated PreK Teacher Aide to join our substitute teaching pool for the current school year. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a commitment to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. This role involves supporting the developmental needs of children aged 3 to 5 years old.

Teacher Aides are responsible for supporting lead teachers in implementing educational programs, promoting childhood development, and ensuring the well-being of early childhood students. Teacher Aides must work under the supervision of a lead Teacher.

Requirements

• 3+ months experience working with early childhood students in a traditional classroom or analogous setting. This can include substitute teaching, student teaching, after school counselor, coach, tutor, camp counselor, religious school instructor, higher education professor, etc.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Be flexible to cover a variety of age ranges based on school needs which are subject to change at any time.
• Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and educational activities (i.e. reading, arts, music, crafts, age & school appropriate games, etc.) while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Manage daily routines such as supervising students indoors and outdoors, lunch, snacks, nap/rest times, toileting, diapering, handwashing, sitting on carpet with students, comforting upset or unwell children, etc.
• Provide one on one or small group support to children needing extra help. Observe and report on student progress to lead teacher.
• Excellent classroom management skills and ability to keep students engaged, focused, and motivated. Ability to circulate classrooms or other spaces to supervise and assist students as necessary. Manage student behavior in a positive manner and be able to de-escalate situations.
• Excellent communication skills. Be patient and exercise sound judgment.
• Assist the lead teacher with lesson planning, taking and reporting student attendance, grading/scoring, light administrative duties, organizing the classroom, recess, lunch duty, attending field trips, some lifting duties as needed.
• Attend meetings such as professional development, parent teacher conferences, etc. if requested/approved by school/program and School Professionals.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume here, Teacher Aide Jobs: A Rewarding Career Path in Education. We are happy to review and be in touch.

Company Overview

This job is presented to you by School Professionals, a division of the TemPositions Group of Companies. Enjoy exceptional compensation, benefits, and a wealth of opportunities in education. To learn more about employment opportunities, visit our website at https://www.tempositions.com/school-professionals/

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.