Little Comets Preschool Teacher Assistant

This position is a Teacher's Assistant position in a general education, tuition based, licensed preschool classroom. The opening is within a full day preschool classroom working with 3-5 year old's. Daily duties include serving breakfast to students, warmly greeting families each morning, cleaning, assisting with small group lessons and classroom management. The hours of this position are M-F 12:00 pm - 5:55 pm.

Position Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety of all children through constant supervision

Engage in activities to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the children in the program,

based on their individual development

Assist with classroom management

Discuss children's development and communicate with families daily

Deliver small group lessons that introduce early math and literacy concepts

Child Assessment support

Build children's self-esteem

Comfort children

Encourage independence

Establish routines and provide positive guidance

Participate in staff meetings, community and school activities, and professional development

Assist with copying and preparing materials and centers

File, organize, wash toys, and disinfect surfaces

Replace teacher, when needed