Preschool Teacher Assistant

Turning Point Community Development Corp; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Development Corp in Henderson, NC seeks a Teacher Assistant for the Preschool Classroom to support early learners ages 2-5. You will assist the Lead Teacher, help create a positive, safe classroom, and document milestones for families.

You will collaborate with teachers and staff to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and maintain organized records, attendance, and daily schedules while fostering a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or EDU 119 completed.
• Driver's license required.
• Must meet all state preschool teacher assistant requirements.
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours.
• Previous experience as a teacher assistant or in a licensed daycare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help Lead Teacher prepare lesson plans.
• Document and share with parents the important milestones in a child's day.
• Collaborate with other preschool teachers and leaders to implement an engaging curriculum.
• Respect and observe children's interests; intervene to maintain safety.
• Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities.
• Encourage and model social behavior appropriate for development.
• Share ideas in planning a daily schedule with balanced activities.
• Set up necessary material for classroom projects and centers.
• Track student attendance and follow class schedules.
• Escort and supervise students on field trips and activities.
• Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start.

Skills

Teacher assistant experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Love for teaching

Education

Associate's Degree or EDU 119

Job description

Teacher Assistant: Preschool Classroom

Description: The Teacher Assistant will be assigned to the Preschool (ages 2-5) classroom for educational support. A Preschool Teacher Assistant will accept the philosophy of Creating Success Education Center and will work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center.

Responsibilities

• Help Lead Teacher prepare lesson plans
• Document and share with parents the important milestones in a child's day.
• Collaborate with other passionate preschool teachers and leaders to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety.
• Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities.
• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.
• Share ideas in planning a daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.
• Set up necessary material for classroom projects and centers
• Track student attendance and follow class schedules
• Escort and supervise students in field trips and school activities
• Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start

Qualities

• Experience as a Teacher Assistant
• Familiarity with school administrative tasks and learning methods
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Positive attitude
• Firm but kind personality
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents

Minimum requirements

• Associate's Degree or EDU 119 completed
• Driver's license required
• Must meet all state preschool teacher assistant requirements
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours
• Previous experience as a teacher assistant or in a licensed daycare preferred