Preschool Teacher Assistant West Valley

Vertex Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Referral bonuses

Medical benefits

Discounted onsite childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vertex Education in Phoenix is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to work with the lead teacher in planning daily activities for young learners, supervise classroom routines, assist during meals, and provide one-on-one attention as needed.

You will help organize the classroom, support development of basic skills like numbers and colors, model positive behavior, and report observations to support each child’s progress; travel between campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure or Certification: Food Handler’s Card/Certification, CPR and First Aid Certified, valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Background check: Must pass a criminal history background check.
• Experience: 6 months or more working in an Early Childcare setting.
• Skills: Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators; strong communication and organizational skills; flexibility in work schedule; professional appearance; collaboration with fellow teachers and staff; maintenance of a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age‑appropriate curriculum.
• Support lead teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans daily.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Adapt classroom activities to support classroom goals.
• Monitor students to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist students during lunchtime and other routines, model appropriate behavior.
• Maintain classroom equipment and organization to meet requirements.
• Perform general clerical tasks to prepare instructional materials.
• Create a comfortable and secure environment for young students.
• Report observations and incidents to instructional and administrative personnel.

Skills

Positive interaction

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Professional appearance

Collaboration

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Food Handler’s Card

IVP Level One

Job description

Position Overview

The Preschool Teacher Assistant will work with the lead teacher in planning daily activities for students, supervise them, assist during meals/snacks, and provide general one‑on‑one attention as needed. The assistant will also help organize the classroom and clean up and set up for the next day’s activities. Additionally, the assistant will interact with children, distribute snacks/meals, teach basic concepts such as numbers, colors, and shapes, and support the development of social skills. The assistant provides feedback to the lead teacher regarding students’ academic and social progress.

Essential Functions

• Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age‑appropriate curriculum.
• Support lead teachers in devising and imparting lesson plans daily.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (reading stories, writing, language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer programs, etc.) to reinforce learning concepts.
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials (art projects, computer use, language skills, etc.) to support classroom goals.
• Monitor individuals or groups of students in various settings to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and washing activities, and enforce cleanup activities by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Maintain classroom equipment, work area, and files (clean/bleach tables, sign‑in/sign‑out logs, etc.) to ensure availability of items and meet mandated requirements.
• Perform general clerical tasks (laminating, making posters, copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters) to help the teacher prepare instructional materials.
• Create a comfortable and secure environment for young students with nurturing behavior.
• Report observations and incidents related to specific students (accidents, conflicts, inappropriate behavior, rule violations, safety conditions, behavioral changes) to the appropriate instructional and administrative personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure or Certification: Food Handler’s Card/Certification, CPR and First Aid Certified, valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Background check: Must pass a criminal history background check.
• Experience: 6 months or more working in an Early Childcare setting.
• Skills: Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators; strong communication and organizational skills; flexibility in work schedule; professional appearance; collaboration with fellow teachers and staff; maintenance of a safe learning environment.

Background Checks

Candidate must pass a criminal history background check and obtain a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.

Physical and Travel Requirements / Work Environment

Travel between campuses is required from time to time. The position requires lifting objects up to 25 pounds on occasion. The position may require long periods of sitting, speaking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and concentration. Local and in‑state travel is required.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading pay and rewards
• Referral bonuses and paid time‑off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Discounted onsite childcare and priority enrollment for students
• Retirement plans and tuition reimbursement