Preschool Assistant Teacher

THE BURLINGTON ACADEMY OF LEARNING; Burlington (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401K with Company Matching

Tuition assistance

Full-time benefits

401K match

December week off

Paid holidays

PTO time

Birthday day off

Teacher lounge

Job summary

A local educational institution in Burlington, CT is seeking an energetic Afternoon Assistant Teacher. This role involves assisting the classroom teacher, fostering a welcoming environment, and providing support to students individually and in groups. The ideal candidate exhibits compassion, creativity, and a passion for teaching, and must have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Understanding of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Knowledge of child development principles.
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually and in small groups.
• Supervise students in the classroom and elsewhere in the school.
• Enforce classroom rules and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records.
• Communicate with parents and staff as requested.
• Support Open/Closing procedures and classroom ratio.
• Learn Procare system for logging student activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of child development principles

Previous experience as a teaching assistant

Energetic positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Procare system

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Benefits for Full Time Employees
• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment
• 401K with Company Matching %
• Paid Week off December + Holiday Bonus
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Time
• Birthday Day Off
• Teacher Lounge

Job Summary

We are looking for an energetic Afternoon Assistant Teacher to join our team! As a Teaching Assistant, you will assist the classroom teacher with classroom duties and instruction. Your goal is to create a welcoming learning environment and provide students with the tools they need to reach their full potential. The ideal candidate is compassionate, creative, and has a passion for teaching!

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually and in small groups
• Supervise students in the classroom and elsewhere in the school
• Enforce classroom rules and procedures as indicated by Administration team and head teacher
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records
• Communicate with parents and school personnel as requested by the head teacher
• Ensure Open or Closing pressures are done correctly
• Always maintain ratio in classroom
• Learn Procare system, for loggings of students activities during the day

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 18 Years old
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant
• Understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Ability to pass a background check