Preschool Assistant Teacher

ElevatEd; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Preschool of Lexington is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher Assistant to join their nurturing community. This role involves supporting the teaching staff, supervising students, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a love for children, be calm and organized, and promote independence through engaging interactions.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education.
• Ability to engage and promote independence in students.
• Skill in observing and addressing children’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during transitions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers to support student development.
• Utilize classroom management strategies effectively.

Skills

Love

Patience

Understanding of children

Organization

Team player

Job description

Preschool Teacher Assistant We are looking for a Preschool Assistant to join our wonderful staff at the Jewish Preschool of Lexington.

A preschool assistant provides support to the teaching staff and performs many leadership, organizational and classroom management tasks to support both Teachers and students.

The Jewish Preschool of Lexington is an amazing community of educators, passionate about early childhood education.

JPL recognizes that our teachers are the heartbeat of our program.

We invest in our team and procure opportunities for professional growth and learning.

We value creativity, team spirit, upbeat energy and a love of learning.

When you join the JPL team, you become family .

Requirements Love, patience and understanding of children.

Calm and organized Team player Responsibilities Supervising students in the classroom, the bathroom, the gym, and outside and during transitions Engage with the students at their developmental level, promote independence and higher level thinking through open-ended questions and conversations and have fun!

Collaborating with the Teacher to identify students’ issues and recommend solutions Be aware of children’s needs and bring unusual occurrences to teacher attention.

Consistently utilize classroom / behavior management strategies throughout the day Tracking attendance and child notes Observing state, school and class rules and regulations Helping Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment Participate in Team meetings.

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