Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

School of Excellence in Education; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Legacy Traditional Schools in Texas is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher, supervise students, assist with meals, and help with early numeracy and social skills.

The role involves classroom organization, assisting during lunch, maintaining records, and providing a safe, nurturing environment. A High School Diploma and strong communication skills are required; flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (US Equivalency Required) or GED.
• Must be able to interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
• Have proven experience working with young students.
• Positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe learning environment conducive to learning.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing the age‑appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support to lead teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans daily.
• Assists students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments.
• Adapts activities and materials to support classroom goals.
• Monitors students in various settings for a safe learning environment.
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and washing activities.
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling behavior.
• Maintains classroom equipment, records, and files for safety and readiness.
• Performs general clerical tasks to help prepare instructional materials.
• Provide nurturing and comforting environment for young students.

Skills

Interacting with students

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Professional appearance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma (US Equivalency Required) or GED

Job description

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Preschool Teacher Assistant will work with the lead teacher in planning daily activities for students. The assistant will supervise students, assist during meals/snacks, and provide general one‑on‑one attention as needed. The assistant helps organize the classroom, clean up and set up for the next day’s activities. The assistant is required to interact with children, pass out snacks/meals, assist in teaching about numbers, colors, and shapes, as well as social skills. They also provide feedback to lead teachers regarding students’ academic and social development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing the age‑appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support to lead teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, providing writing assistance, reinforcing language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade‑level standards.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials (e.g. art projects, computer, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and washing activities.
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records (e.g. clean/bleach tables, sign‑in/sign‑out logs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Performs general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready.
• Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by indulging in nurturing behavior.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, change in behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• High School Diploma (US Equivalency Required) or GED
• Must have the ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Have a prove of experience working with young students.
• Positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

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PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion. This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and long periods of concentration. Local and in‑state travel required.

BENEFITS

• Enjoy industry‑leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time‑off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

Ignite your desire to be the best! At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally. We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities. Join our mission‑driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special. The best performers ask others for support If you need reasonable accommodation with the careers website, application or the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 480-270-5438.