Pre-K Teacher's Aide

Democracy Prep Public Schools•New York, NY

20h•$41,400 - $50,466•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a dependable and caring team member committed to supporting young scholars in a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment. The ideal candidate believes that children thrive with consistent routines, clear expectations, and collaborative adult support. The role involves working under the direction of a lead teacher and school leadership, following established classroom procedures and school policies, and taking pride in helping classrooms run smoothly while supporting scholars’ social, emotional, and physical needs. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, treating all scholars and families with respect and dignity, is essential.

Requirements

Dependable and caring team member
Committed to supporting young scholars in a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
Comfortable working under the direction of a lead teacher and school leadership
Understands the importance of following established classroom procedures and school policies
Takes pride in helping classrooms run smoothly and in supporting scholars’ social, emotional, and physical needs throughout the school day
Values diversity, equity, and inclusion
Committed to treating all scholars and families with respect and dignity

Responsibilities

Support the lead teacher by assisting with daily classroom routines, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, meals, naps, and playtime.
Provide non-instructional classroom support, such as setting up learning materials, preparing activity spaces, organizing supplies, and cleaning up after activities.
Assist scholars with basic care needs, including bathroom supervision, diapering, toileting support, handwashing, and changing clothes after accidents, in accordance with school policies and safety guidelines.
Help monitor and reinforce positive behavior and classroom routines as directed by the lead teacher.
Support scholars during learning activities by circulating, observing, and providing assistance as instructed.
Communicate observations or concerns about scholars’ behavior, health, or safety to the lead teacher or appropriate staff.
Participate in required trainings and staff meetings related to safety, child development, school procedures, and equity and inclusion.
Support whole-school events and daily operations as assigned, such as family events, classroom transitions, and special activities.
Provide temporary classroom coverage only as a last resort, under the direction of school leadership, and solely to maintain supervision—not to deliver instruction.
Perform other duties as requested by school leadership.