Preschool Instructional Assistant — 9.5-Month, Benefits

Maymont Preschool Learning Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Maymont Preschool Learning Center in Richmond, VA seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and deliver instructional activities in a Head Start setting.

The role requires assisting with language arts, math, science, and social skills, and guiding children with independence and behavior. A CDA or college degree, plus strong communication, is essential. This full-time position offers benefits and a 9.5-month schedule.

Qualifications

• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required; or an associate or bachelor's degree (in any area) from an accredited college or university recognized by the Virginia Department of Education.
• A minimum of one-year working experience as an instructional assistant preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and public relations skills are required.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have good skills in operating personal computers and related software.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher or designated supervisor with instructional activities.
• Assists students in reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.
• Assists students with self-care areas to build independence.
• Prepares and maintains files and reports.
• Assists the teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialised tasks.
• Assists the teacher in providing individual and small-group instruction, providing learning experiences to pupils in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, arithmetic, science, art, physical education, and music.
• Reinforces acceptable student behaviour in a consistent and positive manner and assists with daily supervision of students.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Public relations

PC skills

Education

CDA credential

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PC software

Job description

Maymont Preschool Learning Center in Richmond, VA seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and deliver instructional activities in a Head Start setting.

The role requires assisting with language arts, math, science, and social skills, and guiding children with independence and behavior. A CDA or college degree, plus strong communication, is essential. This full-time position offers benefits and a 9.5-month schedule.