Teacher Assistant Toddlers

Amazing Explorers Academy of Windermere; Ocoee (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Explorers Academy of Windermere seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, dependable, and capable of interacting positively with children and staff. Responsibilities include supervision, preparing materials, and maintaining classroom order.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during activities and meal times.
• Help prepare and implement lesson plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the classroom.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Dependability

Ability to interact with children

Professionalism

Job description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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