Pre-K Teacher Assistant

River Road Early Learning Center • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

River Road Early Learning Center is seeking a dedicated and dependable Pre-K/JK Teacher Assistant to support its Junior Kindergarten classroom. The assistant works collaboratively with the lead teacher and helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The position is full-time, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. After the instructional day, the assistant takes primary responsibility for the afternoon routine, including snack, playground time, indoor free play, cleanup, packing up, and student pick-up.

Requirements

• 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 independently manage the after-school routine.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and classroom-management skills.
• Dependable, proactive, accountable, patient, and flexible, with a commitment to supporting young learners.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Elementary Education.

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 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.
• Manage the after-instructional-day routine, including afternoon snack, playground time, indoor free play, cleanup, packing up, and student pick-up.
• Follow health, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Provide classroom coverage when the lead teacher is unavailable while maintaining classroom routines.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional-development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed