Teaching Assistant, Preschool

About This Role

Join Berkley Christian Academy in Norfolk, VA as a Teaching Assistant, Preschool working with Infant / Toddler (0–2). The role calls for a willingness to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with employer support and offers $13 – $14/Hr to qualified childcare professionals.

Supervise Students

• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Absorb children individually or in small groups to help them master learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Teach social skills to students.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

Discuss Duties

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or reading aloud.
• Clean classrooms.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.

Attend Meetings

• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Use Equipment

• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.

What You'll Do

Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

Absorb children individually or in small groups to help them master learning concepts presented by teachers.

Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

Teach social skills to students.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.

Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or reading aloud.

Clean classrooms.

Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.

Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.

Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.

Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working in childcare
• Understanding of children's developmental stages

Nice to Have

• 2 years of childcare experience
• Desire to acquire CDA

Benefits

This Teaching Assistant, Preschool role pays $13 to $14/Hr.

Common Questions

• What ECE credentials are required for this position?
• None required but we will support obtaining CDA.
• What does this position pay?
• This job is Part Time.