Preschool Classroom Assistant
Job Location:
Riverton, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
The Classroom Assistant will assist classroom teachers reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience as a teachers assistant is preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
Ability to relate to children and reinforce lessons taught in class.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with the classroom teacher.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
Proficient with Google Suite or related software.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides support to the teacher in classroom instruction and management.
Assists the teacher with classroom activities and lessons.
Works with individual students who require additional or modified instruction.
Builds and maintains positive relationships with students and parents.
Prepares communication folders to be sent home with students.
Monitors students when the teacher is out of the classroom.
Escorts students to other areas of the school such as the bathroom playground gym or other classrooms; monitors behavior during recess and snacks.
Assists with student drop-off and pickup..
Enforces safety and security standards for children staff and visitors.
Maintains attendance records and parent communication in BrightWheel.
Will assist on the bus with student pick-up and drop-off.
Maintains knowledge of research developments and best practices in early childhood education.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; frequent stooping kneeling crouching
and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting 35% walking
35% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free environment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Quality preschool and Developmental screenings for Fremont County children.
