Preschool Teacher Assistant, East Valley

Legacy Traditional Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry pay and bonuses

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Onsite childcare discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Training & mentoring

Job summary

Legacy Traditional Schools in Arizona is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant (Part Time) to work with the lead teacher in planning daily activities for students. This role supports supervision, meal assistance, and one‑on‑one interactions to reinforce learning and social development.

The position involves organizing the classroom, assisting with reading, math basics, and language skills; supervising during meals and play; and helping with clerical tasks and classroom setup across East Mesa and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Handler’s Card/Certification.
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Six months or more experience working in an early childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age‑appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support to lead teachers in devising and delivering lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with reading, writing, language, numbers, and basic computer learning programs.
• Adapt classroom activities and materials to support goals and objectives.
• Monitor students in classroom and playground to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Assist during lunchtime, toileting, and cleaning activities.
• Maintain classroom supplies and records, and help prepare instructional materials.
• Provide a nurturing environment and report observations to staff.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Interpersonal skills

Early childcare experience

Food Handler’s Card

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Preschool Teacher Assistant (Part Time) at Legacy Traditional Schools – East Mes and East Tucson campuses.

Position Overview

The Preschool Teacher Assistant will work with the lead teacher in planning daily activities for students. The assistant will supervise students, assist during meals/snacks, and provide general one‑on‑one attention as needed. They will help organize the classroom, clean up, and set up for the next day’s activities. The assistant is required to interact with children, pass out snacks/meals, assist in teaching about numbers, colors, shapes, and social skills, and provide feedback to the lead teacher regarding students' academic and social development.

Essential Functions

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age‑appropriate curriculum.
• Provide support to lead teachers in devising and delivering lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments such as reading stories, providing writing assistance, reinforcing language skills, numbers, alphabet, and computer learning programs, to practice and reinforce learning concepts and help students reach academic goals and grade‑level standards.
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials (e.g., art projects, computer, language skills) to support and reinforce classroom goals and objectives.
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (classroom, playground) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and washing activities.
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Maintain classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records (e.g., clean/bleach tables, sign‑in/sign‑out logs) to ensure availability of items and meet mandated requirements.
• Perform general clerical tasks (e.g., laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters) to help the teacher prepare instructional materials.
• Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students through nurturing behavior.
• Report observations and incidents related to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, rule violations, safety conditions, behavioral changes) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Handler’s Card/Certification.
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Six months or more experience working in an early childcare setting.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe learning environment conducive to learning.
• Collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Maintain a professional appearance.

Background Checks

• Must obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Physical And Travel Requirements / Work Environment

• Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
• Required to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.
• May require sitting for long periods, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and long periods of concentration.
• Local and in‑state travel required.

Benefits

Enjoy industry‑leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, and paid time‑off. Care for your health and family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare, and student enrollment priority. Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.