Traveling Preschool Assistant Teacher

South Shore Stars Inc; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Stars Inc. seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to substitute for preschool center staff and provide classroom support across Weymouth, Randolph, and Quincy locations.

The role requires travel between centers and a reliable vehicle, with a full-time schedule covering vacations and leaves of absence. You will assist in implementing curriculum, monitor children’s activities, and collaborate with teachers to support development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to understand the developmental needs of children.
• Some experience working with young children.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and fill in wherever needed.
• Must be able to travel to all early childhood program locations.
• Coursework in early childhood education desirable.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be available to work a flexible full-time schedule, sometimes with location changes, on very short notice, to meet staffing requirements of the Center.
• Participate in implementing curriculum and classroom activities.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining classroom environment, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor children’s activities individually and in groups.
• Confer with other center staff regarding educational and social progress.
• Attend staff, team, and curriculum meetings, training and supervision as required.
• Help organize and attend Center parent meetings and other Center events.
• Refer concerns expressed by parents to appropriate teacher and share observations regarding parent-child interactions.
• Prepare breakfast and snacks.
• All other assigned duties.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Early childhood education coursework

Job description

South Shore Stars Inc. seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to substitute for preschool center staff and provide classroom support across Weymouth, Randolph, and Quincy locations.

The role requires travel between centers and a reliable vehicle, with a full-time schedule covering vacations and leaves of absence. You will assist in implementing curriculum, monitor children’s activities, and collaborate with teachers to support development.