Teacher Assistant

Parson's Pre School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local early childhood education center in New York is seeking a Teacher Assistant to work closely with lead Teachers in educating children aged 3 to 5 with varying educational needs. Responsibilities include preparing class materials, assisting with individual learning challenges, supervising children, and ensuring a safe and tidy classroom environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate great communication, patience, and a positive attitude towards teaching.

Qualifications

• Must assist students with learning challenges effectively.
• Patient with a positive attitude towards children.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, teachers, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up necessary material for class.
• Review class material with students having learning challenges.
• Escort and supervise students during restroom breaks.
• Ensure classroom safety and tidiness before class begins.
• Assist teachers with various tasks and inform parents about progress.
• Help students adjust, learn, and socialize.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patience

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Teacher Assistant to help our lead Teachers in educating our students. You’ll get to work with children ages 3-5 with different educational needs.

As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll be responsible for students who needs assistance to absorb the lesson material. You’ll work with the lead Teacher to build plans for the child. To do this job well, you should be patient with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prep & set up necessary material for class
• Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges
• Escort and supervise student to restroom and toilet train
• Make sure classroom is safe and tidy before class starts
• Assist teachers with various tasks along with informing parents of their children’s progress
• Help student adjust, learn and socialize
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Cool-tempered and positive attitude
• Firm but kind personality
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents

Qualifications

• High School diploma