Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Kindergarten Assistant Teacher supports the lead teacher in creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This role focuses on helping children grow socially, emotionally, academically, and physically while fostering independence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lessons and classroom activities

• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment

• Assist with classroom routines, transitions, and behavior guidance using positive strategies

• Support small group and individual learning activities

• Observe and document children’s growth and development as directed by the lead teachers
  Assist with supervision during arrival, dismissal, and specials on a daily basis.

• Supervise lunch and recess daily

• Help prepare materials and learning centers as directed by the lead teachers

• Model respectful, caring, and developmentally appropriate interactions with children

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with colleagues and families as needed and as directed by the lead teacher

• Follow all school policies, licensing regulations, and safety procedures

• Support Judaic teachers when needed such as during whole group activities; Tefillah, Shabbat, Havdalah and special program rehearsals.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children (early childhood or elementary setting preferred)

• Understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team
  Strong communication, flexibility, and organizational skills

• Patience, warmth, and enthusiasm for working with young children

• Demonstrates respect, professionalism, and effective communication when working with a team of teachers

• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a teaching team

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the day

• Ability to go outside in 20-degree weather and above

• Ability to sit on the floor with students 

• Ability to lift to 10 pounds as needed