Pre- Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Franklin Road Academy•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The lower school is searching for a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant with a collaborative spirit and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The preferred candidate will have at least two years of working in an early childhood school environment. A strong knowledge base of early childhood development and academic abilities of young learners is essential for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- At least two years of working in an early childhood school environment
- Strong knowledge base of early childhood development and academic abilities of young learners
- Possesses a collaborative spirit with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and commitment to creating a joyful school experience
Nice To Haves
- Certification preferred
- Strong desire to work in a faith-based community
Responsibilities
- Monitor and support positive social growth and development of the students in assigned grade level
- Assist assigned teacher in maintenance of classroom environment
- Assist in preparation of teaching materials
- Assist with literacy development and other classroom involvements in assigned classroom
- Work with individual students in need of extra support, as directed by classroom teacher
- Assist Pre-K teachers during transitional times such as lunch to rest time
- Assist Pre-K teachers in ensuring that Department of Education Licensing requirements are met
- Provide planning time for Pre-K teachers
- Provide before-school supervision, as assigned, both outside at drop-off and inside, supervising early arrivals until classrooms open
- Assist with afternoon dismissal process as directed
- Supervise recess for Pre-K and Kindergarten classes
- Supervise Pre-K and Kindergarten students as they travel to and from enrichment classes
- Supervise Extended Care students on Late Arrival and Early Dismissal Days, when Director is unable to otherwise secure enough care for the numbers who stay
- Assist with administration of assessments for prospective Pre-K & Kindergarten students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
