Teacher Assistant

Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers with daily classroom activities.
• Assist with meals, nap, diapering/toileting, and transitions.
• Help prepare and clean up classroom activities.
• Keep classrooms clean and organized.
• Follow each classroom's daily routine.
• Actively supervise children at all times.
• Maintain proper ratios when assigned to a classroom.
• Assist with playground supervision.
• Help with transitions between classrooms and activities.
• Report safety concerns or incidents immediately.
• Move between classrooms as needed.
• Provide coverage for staff breaks, lunches, and absences.
• Aid classrooms with higher needs or staffing changes.
• Be prepared to adjust responsibilities throughout the day.
• Follow the Lead Teacher's direction.
• Work cooperatively with all classroom staff.
• Support a positive classroom environment.
• Communicate important information to the Lead Teacher or administration.
• Arrive on time and ready to work.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Maintain professionalism with children, families, and staff.
• Limited personal cellphone use while working.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be dependable and willing to help wherever needed.

Requirements

• Meet Virginia licensing requirements.
• Have CPR/First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it.
• Complete required background checks.
• Ability to work with infants through Pre-K.
• Ability to lift, bend, sit on the floor, and actively participate with children.
• Flexible, dependable, and comfortable working in different classrooms.
• Previous childcare or preschool experience (nice to have).
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework (nice to have).
• Comfortable working with infants through Pre-K.
• Bilingual skills (nice to have).
• Strong communication skills (nice to have).