Macfeat Classroom Assistant FWS

Posting Details

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title Macfeat Classroom Assistant FWS Job Purpose

To assist the lead teacher and teaching assistant in Macfeat Early Childhood Laboratory School classrooms.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the lead teacher as directed or planned in the following ways:

A. implement lesson plans.

B. supervise small and large group activities as needed.

C. gather and prepare teaching materials.

D. attend to daily routines: toileting, dressing, snack, lunch, rest, and others.

2. Supervise learning activities in the following ways:

A. actively participate with the children at all times.

B. enforce safety rules.

C. support children through the conflict resolution process.

3. Cooperate with the lead teacher in establishing and enforcing Macfeat's guidance policy.

4. Assist the lead teacher in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment by organizing and cleaning classroom materials, supplies and equipment as requested.

5. Satisfy requirements described in South Carolina Childcare Licensing Regulations and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation requirements.

6. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in one of the following programs:

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Special Education
• Human Development and Family Studies

Preferred Skills

1. Strong communication skills

2. Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with children, families and Macfeat staff

3. Respect for families and honor their differences in lifestyles and strengths

4. Understand the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of children, families, and other staff members

5. Willingness to accept constructive feedback

6. Understand the importance of providing young children with a wide variety of experiences and maintaining an organized, safe, and healthy environment.

7. Show qualities of warmth, openness, flexibility and willingness to work and learn.

8. Dependable and punctual.

Pay Rate $9.00-$10.25 hour Type of Position Federal Work Study Position Level Graduate or Undergraduate Hours Per Week Varies

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026SD0242P Open Date 04/13/2026 Close Date 10/19/2026 Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 End Date 05/04/2027 Special Instructions to Applicants PLEASE NOTE

• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
• Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.
• Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• 2026-2027 Financial Awards showing Work-Study
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter