PreKindergarten Teacher Assistant, Cibolo

Legacy Traditional Schools•Cibolo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The PreKindergarten Teacher Assistant works with the lead teacher to plan and deliver age-appropriate daily activities and curriculum. The role supports students individually and in small groups, reinforces academic and social learning, and helps maintain a safe, positive, nurturing classroom environment. The assistant also supports classroom organization, meal and toileting routines, cleanup, clerical preparation, and communication about students’ progress and well-being. The position requires local and in-state travel. Physical activities may include lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds, sitting for extended periods, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping, and concentrating for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma (U.S. equivalency required) or GED.
Demonstrated experience working with young students.
Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Ability to create a safe learning environment conducive to learning.
Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Must complete the applicable fingerprint background check: Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card for Arizona employees, Nevada fingerprint background check for Nevada employees, or Texas fingerprint background check for Texas employees.

Responsibilities

Assist lead teachers in planning, developing, and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and daily lesson plans.
Help students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and reinforce learning in areas such as stories, writing, language, numbers, the alphabet, and computer learning programs.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support classroom goals and objectives.
Monitor students in settings such as classrooms and playgrounds to provide a safe, positive learning environment.
Assist students during lunch, toileting, and washing activities, and model appropriate cleanup behavior after meals.
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, files, and records, including cleaning and maintaining sign-in/sign-out logs.
Perform clerical tasks such as laminating, making posters and copies, preparing bulletin boards, filing, and assisting with newsletters.
Provide comfort and security to young students through nurturing behavior.
Report observations and incidents concerning students, including accidents, social behavior, rule violations, safety conditions, and changes in behavior, to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel.
Provide feedback to lead teachers about students’ academic and social development.