Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Kennedy International School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy International School is seeking a compassionate Pre-K Teacher Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves assisting in the day-to-day activities of Pre-K classes, maintaining a nurturing classroom environment, and collaborating with lead teachers to enhance student learning. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and experience working with young children.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

25 days paid vacation minimum

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a teaching assistant or similar role.
• Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices.
• Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Oversee students during non-classroom times and ensure a safe environment.
• Collaborate with lead teachers and comply with state regulations.

Skills

Compassionate

Positive attitude

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field

Job description

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The opportunity

Kennedy International School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.

We are looking for a full-time Teacher Assistant to join our Lower School for the 2025-2026 school year and play an active part in the day-to-day activities of our Pre-K classes in English. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and self-motivated as well as possessing an innate joy of working with young children. He/she will be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment
• Working with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule
• Going over lesson material with students individually or in small groups
• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe, clean and tidy
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, recess, and on-field excursions
• Collaborating with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions
• Helping lead teachers to create lesson plans
• Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.
• Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years experience as a teaching assistant or similar role
• Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices
• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities
• Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable
  
  

Benefits

The hourly rate for this position ranges between $24.00 to $28.00 ($49,000 to $58,000 annually), dependent on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, and covers all responsibilities, including orientation week meetings, as well as staff and parent meetings. 25 days paid vacation minimum. Kennedy International School is committed to providing our employees with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits and more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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