Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Pre K Teacher Assistant

Position Type: Full-Time 9:30am - 5:30pm

River Road Early Learning Center is seeking a dedicated and dependable PreK/JK Teacher Assistant to support our Junior Kindergarten classroom. The ideal candidate understands child development, works collaboratively with the lead teacher, and is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the lead teacher in implementing the classroom curriculum and daily lesson plans.
• Assist with small-group instruction and developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Reinforce academic, social-emotional, and behavioral expectations using consistent, positive guidance.
• Follow the lead teacher’s classroom procedures, routines, and behavioral expectations to ensure consistency throughout the school day.
• Prepare classroom materials and help maintain an organized learning environment.
• Observe children's progress and communicate relevant information to the lead teacher.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, meals, rest time, and outdoor play.
• Take primary responsibility after the instructional day is over, including managing afternoon snack, playground time, indoor free play, cleanup, packing up, and student pick-up.
• Follow all health, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Provide classroom coverage when the lead teacher is unavailable, maintaining classroom routines.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional-development activities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Elementary Education preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Ability to follow an established curriculum and lesson plans as assigned by the lead teacher.
• Experience supporting small-group instruction and managing preschool classroom behaviors.
• Ability to take initiative, maintain consistent expectations, and manage the after-school routine independently.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and classroom-management skills.
• Dependable, proactive, accountable, patient, flexible, and committed to supporting young learners.