Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Spring Education Group•Marietta, GA

About The Position

Our Early School program offers teaching assistants the opportunity to support a nationally rated, well-researched curriculum designed specifically for our youngest learners. You will help lay the foundations for early literacy, numeracy, the physical world, art, music, and science. We encourage our teaching assistants to work with and motivate each child to progress at a stimulating pace without pressure or loss of self-esteem. Our preschool environment celebrates both the joy of childhood and play, as well as the exploration and learning of actual concepts and skills!

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
Previous experience working with young children in a classroom setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with technology.
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Responsibilities

Assist the lead teacher in daily classroom activities and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Support individual and small group instruction, reinforcing concepts introduced by the lead teacher.
Help prepare materials and set up classroom activities.
Supervise students during class, transitions, and on the playground.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff members.