Preschool Teacher Assistant

Jobtailor; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support lead instructors in planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons. You will help with daily plans, adapt activities for diverse learners, and monitor students in multiple settings to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with lunch and bathroom routines, clerical tasks, and documenting observations for instructional staff. Travel between campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with ability to obtain necessary clearances.
• Pass a criminal history background check and maintain fingerprints on file.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid; Food Handler’s Card preferred.
• Ability to create a safe, nurturing learning environment for children.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age-appropriate curriculum.
• Support daily lesson plans and deliver instruction to students individually or in small groups.
• Adapt activities to meet classroom goals and student needs.
• Monitor student safety across classrooms, playgrounds, and other settings.
• Assist with lunchtime, toileting, and hygiene activities as needed.
• Model and enforce classroom cleanup and behavior expectations.
• Maintain records, signage, and clerical tasks such as laminating and bulletin boards.
• Provide comfort and nurturing interactions to students and report observations as required.
• Travel between campuses for local and in-state duties.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Clerical Tasks

Student Monitoring

Positive Interaction

Communication

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Nurturing Behavior

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler’s Card/Certification

IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Tools

Classroom Equipment

Sign-in/Sign-out Logs

Bulletin Boards

Job description

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
• Support lead teachers in devising and delivering daily lesson plans
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and learning concepts
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support classroom goals
• Monitor students in classrooms, playgrounds, and other settings to provide a safe learning environment
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and washing activities
• Enforce cleanup activities after lunchtime by modeling appropriate behavior
• Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, files, records, and sign-in/sign-out logs
• Perform clerical tasks such as laminating, making posters and copies, preparing bulletin boards, filing, and newsletters
• Provide comfort and security through nurturing behavior
• Report student observations and incidents to instructional or administrative personnel
• Travel between campuses from time to time and perform local and in-state travel

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handler’s Card/Certification
• Must be able 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
• At least 6 months of experience working in an Early Childcare setting
• Ability to create a safe learning environment conducive to learning
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds on occasion
• Local and in-state travel required

Demonstrates the ability to assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum while providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. Strong skills in communication, organization, and collaboration with teachers and staff are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• High School Diploma or GED
• Food Handler’s Card/Certification
• IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Experience in Early Childcare Setting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Clerical Tasks
• Student Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Positive Interaction
• Strong Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Flexibility
• Nurturing Behavior

Certifications & Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Card
• IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

• Early Childcare
• Safe Learning Environment
• Student Support
• Collaboration with Teachers
• Criminal History Background Check

Tools & Technologies

• Classroom Equipment
• Sign-in/Sign-out Logs
• Bulletin Boards