Teacher Assistant Preschool

Amazing Explorers Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A local preschool in Ocoee, FL is seeking a Teacher Assistant to assist the lead teacher in managing a classroom of children. Responsibilities include supervising activities, preparing instructional materials, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, and capable of engaging with students of various ages. This full-time position offers a base pay of $14.00 to $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet all state requirements for this position.
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds and interact with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during all activities.
• Counsel children on social or academic problems.
• Prepare instructional materials for classroom activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the classroom.

Skills

Pleasant/friendly demeanor

Dependability

Ability to interact with students

Job description

Overview

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Compensation

This range is provided by Amazing Explorers Academy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$14.00/hr - $15.00/hr

Responsibilities

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting a classroom lead teacher with the general supervision and management of a class of children. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices and will assist teachers in supervising all children in their room ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director.

• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Helps children with meal times and clean-up
• Helps with all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
• Helps prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds, sit on the floor and interact with children

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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