Preschool Teacher Assistant - 188-Day On-Site Role

IMDiversity; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity seeks a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support a classroom at Old Bridge Elementary School in Prince William County, VA. This 188-day, full-time role requires on-site presence, 7 hours per day, and works with English-language learners under the direction of the teacher and ESL supervisor.

Responsibilities include instructional support, behavior management, health procedures, and supervision. Salary range is $21.12–$33.82 per hour, with annualized estimates provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of the general child behavior in learning environments.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in carrying out tasks and procedures related to instructional and behavioral plans.
• Skill in effectively communicating with students, teachers, parents, and other school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of each student’s learning style and disability and demonstrates an understanding of the student's individual needs and required accommodations, which may be relevant to the implementation of the instructional program, behavioral plan, health-related plans, or emergency plans.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Prepares instructional materials.
• Delivers non-emergency health-related services as specified in the student’s Health Treatment Plan.
• Works cooperatively with the teacher in providing instruction and assistance to students.
• Collects data as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assists with record keeping and attendance.
• Works with individuals or small groups as directed.
• Assists with classroom management and and the implementation of individual student behavior plans.
• Acts as a role model for proper school behavior.
• Assists with housekeeping duties and maintains bulletin boards.
• Supervises students during all school activities.
• Assists in the safe mobilization of students, including students who are physically disabled.
• Assists with clerical tasks and inventory.
• Performs toilet training routines as directed.
• Actively assists students in dressing, toileting, orthopedic braces, positioning, and matters relating to personal hygiene, health-related services and emergency plans, as needed.
• Responds to seizures or medical incidents following required training.
• Utilizes universal precautions when handling bodily fluids.
• Supports substitute teachers.
• Provides coverage for the classroom teacher and other preschool classrooms as needed and assumes responsibility for student supervision in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Attends relevant, required trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Follow written & oral instructions

Professional interaction with students

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

IMDiversity seeks a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support a classroom at Old Bridge Elementary School in Prince William County, VA. This 188-day, full-time role requires on-site presence, 7 hours per day, and works with English-language learners under the direction of the teacher and ESL supervisor.

Responsibilities include instructional support, behavior management, health procedures, and supervision. Salary range is $21.12–$33.82 per hour, with annualized estimates provided in the posting.