Traveling Preschool Assistant Teacher

South Shore Stars, Inc.; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Stars, Inc. is seeking a Substitute Teacher Assistant to support preschool centers across Weymouth, Randolph, and Quincy. This full-time role involves traveling between locations and covering vacations and leaves of absence, with flexibility to adapt to staffing needs.

The position focuses on assisting teachers, supporting curriculum, and creating a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children.

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

Developmental needs understanding

Experience with young children

Flexible schedule ability

Travel to multiple locations

Warm and nurturing personality

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Early childhood coursework desirable

Job description

South Shore Stars, Inc. is seeking a Substitute Teacher Assistant to support preschool centers across Weymouth, Randolph, and Quincy. This full-time role involves traveling between locations and covering vacations and leaves of absence, with flexibility to adapt to staffing needs.

The position focuses on assisting teachers, supporting curriculum, and creating a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children.