Assistant Teacher/Floater

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

A Assistant Teacher/ Floater supports the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children, typically ages 2–6. Responsibilities include helping with classroom management, preparing learning materials, assisting with lessons and activities, supervising students during play and meal times,help with potty training or changing needs and promoting positive behavior and social development. The assistant works closely with the lead teacher to ensure each child's educational and emotional needs are met, contributing to a well-organized and inclusive classroom. Strong communication, patience, and a passion for early childhood education are essential.

Support Instructional Activities

• Assist the lead teacher in delivering lessons and educational activities.
• Help implement daily lesson plans and classroom routines.

Classroom Management

• Supervise students to ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Reinforce classroom rules and positive behavior practices.

Individual and Group Support

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who need extra help.
• Assist children with learning basic skills such as counting, writing, and recognizing letters/shapes.

Monitor Student Behavior and Progress

• Observe and report student behavior, academic progress, or concerns to the lead teacher.
• Help assess students' developmental and educational needs.

Prepare Materials and Resources

• Set up learning stations, materials, and supplies for activities.
• Help create visual aids, crafts, and bulletin boards.

Classroom Cleanliness and Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly classroom environment.
• Assist with cleaning up after activities, meals, and snacks.

Supervise Non-Instructional Activities

• Monitor children during playtime, rest periods, and outdoor activities.
• Assist with restroom breaks,potty training, dressing, and other basic care needs.

Encourage Social and Emotional Development

• Foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes cooperation, kindness, and self-confidence.
• Help students develop social skills through group activities and play.

Communicate with Staff and Parents

• Collaborate with the lead teacher and other school staff.
• Occasionally communicate with parents about classroom activities or student behavior under teacher guidance.

Follow School Policies and Safety Protocols

• Adhere to school guidelines, health and safety regulations, and emergency procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development as required.

• High School Diploma or higher education
• Experience in Early Childhood setting

Welcome to Kids Village Montessori, a premier Montessori preschool in McAllen, TX, dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 months to 5 years old. Our mission is to help children develop a love for learning through a play-based curriculum that prepares them for success in both public and private schools.

At Kids Village Montessori, we believe that every child is unique and deserves an individualized approach to education. Our Montessori-trained teachers provide personalized attention to each child, fostering a sense of independence, confidence, and self-esteem. We strive to create an environment where children feel safe and valued, and where they can grow and develop at their own pace.

Our curriculum is based on the Montessori philosophy of education, which emphasizes hands-on learning and exploration. We provide a variety of materials and activities that are designed to stimulate children's curiosity and creativity. Our curriculum includes practical life skills, sensorial activities, language development, mathematics, science, and cultural studies.

We understand the importance of preparing children for the future, which is why we place a strong emphasis on developing skills that are essential for success in both public and private schools. Our curriculum is instructed through a hybrid teaching method, which ensures that our students are well-prepared for the transition to elementary school.

At Kids Village Montessori, we believe that parents are an integral part of their child's education. We encourage open communication and collaboration between teachers and parents to ensure that each child receives the best possible education. We also provide regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of their child's progress.

We are committed to providing the highest quality of education and care for your child. We invite you to visit our preschool and see firsthand how our play-based curriculum can help your child develop a love for learning and prepare them for a successful future.