Preschool STEP Assistant - Nurture & Support Young Learners

IMDiversity Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Sterling, Virginia, seeks a STEP Teacher Assistant for Horizon Elementary School to support the teacher with instructional duties and classroom management. The role involves preparing materials, supervising students, and assisting with hygiene and basic care as needed.

The candidate will implement literacy assessments, assist with data collection, and collaborate to ensure a safe, productive classroom environment for preschool students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with Early Childhood credential required.
• Experience working with preschool age children.
• Experience in working with diverse cultures.
• Bi-lingual preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group instruction on activities as instructed; implements lesson plans with the teacher.
• Prepares the classroom for meals and activities, assists students on and off the bus, prepares meal counts for the cafeteria staff, and performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
• Collects data and records anecdotal student observations; record keeping and documentation for all information related to each student and family.
• In collaboration with the STEP Teacher, implements behavior modification plans in accordance with the STEP program philosophy and monitors students’ safety.
• Supports the administration of literacy assessments to students.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Multicultural experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED with Early Childhood credential

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools in Sterling, Virginia, seeks a STEP Teacher Assistant for Horizon Elementary School to support the teacher with instructional duties and classroom management. The role involves preparing materials, supervising students, and assisting with hygiene and basic care as needed.

The candidate will implement literacy assessments, assist with data collection, and collaborate to ensure a safe, productive classroom environment for preschool students.