Teacher Assistant

The Stephen S. Wise Temple•Los Angeles, CA

15d

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports children’s physical and educational needs through active classroom engagement. The role collaborates with the team to develop lesson plans and implement small-group instruction and curriculum-based experiences, and documents children’s learning and investigations through photos, videos, and written reflections. The Teacher Assistant communicates with parents through daily updates and weekly lesson plans, following up after hours when necessary, and assists with compliance with state licensing health and safety requirements. The position works with team members, staff, and administration to uphold AMC’s philosophy and mission, participates in school functions outside normal hours when needed, attends all-staff and weekly administrative meetings, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to sit on the floor and get up and down with ease.
Ability to move quickly and respond to children in emergency situations.
Ability to see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, including during active play.
Ability to work indoors or outdoors as needed, in various weather conditions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
Visual acuity including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Support each child’s physical and educational needs through active engagement in the classroom.
Collaborate with the team to develop lesson plans and implement small-group instruction and curriculum-based experiences.
Document children’s learning and investigations using photos, videos, and written reflections.
Communicate with parents through daily updates and weekly lesson plans; follow up after hours when necessary.
Assist with ensuring compliance with state licensing health and safety requirements.
Work with team members, staff, and administration to implement and uphold AMC’s philosophy and mission.
Participate in occasional school functions held outside normal school hours.
Attend and actively contribute to all-staff meetings.
Join weekly meetings with administration to align on goals and progress.
Perform other duties as assigned.