Preschool Assistant Teacher

PRECIOUS MEMORIES CHILD CARE L; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Professional Growth in Early Childhood Education

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive pay based on experience

Meaningful work making a difference in

Job summary

A childcare organization is looking for a caring Teacher Assistant passionate about working with young children. This role involves supporting teachers in a safe, nurturing classroom, assisting with daily activities, and promoting positive development. Ideal candidates should have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• Experience in daycare, preschool, or childcare is preferred.
• Must be patient, nurturing, and reliable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines.
• Problem-solving and mediation skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Early Childhood Education coursework preferrable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with daily activities and lesson preparation.
• Supervise and ensure children's safety at all times.
• Encourage positive social interactions among children.
• Supervise children and ensure their safety at all times.
• Encourage positive social interactions and development.
• Assist with meals, transitions, and classroom routines.
• Communicate respectfully with children, teachers, and families.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Problem-solving

Mediation skills

Health and safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education coursework

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment
• Supportive and positive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth in Early Childhood Education
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Meaningful work making a difference in children’s lives

Job Summary

Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them learn, grow, and thrive? We are looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Teacher Assistant to support our teachers in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves working with children and wants to grow in the field of Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson preparation
• Support children during learning activities, playtime, and routines
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
• Supervise children and ensure their safety at all times
• Encourage positive social interactions and development
• Assist with meals, transitions, and classroom routines
• Communicate respectfully with children, teachers, and families

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred (daycare, preschool, or childcare)
• Patient, nurturing, and reliable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Problem-solving and mediation skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Early Childhood Education coursework preferrable