Teacher Assistant

Summary

The Teacher Assistant supports the Lead Teacher in the early childhood classroom in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This teacher assistant helps with classroom activities, supervision, lesson implementation, bulletin boards, and maintaining a positive, engaging atmosphere for all students. At Peachtree Prep, we hire only the most qualified teachers who are passionate about working with children. We are looking for individuals who have a history of stability in teaching and who love to see the impact of their good work in the lives of the children in their class. This could be a part-time or full-time position, depending on your schedule and the class needs. We would love to talk to you! Walk in interviews are available on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at our corporate office in Conyers, located at 1801 Ellington Road in Conyers. Job placements are available at any of our 4 locations which includes 2 schools in Covington and Conyers. We offer the full range of education from early childhood to Private Pre-K-12th grade.

Duties

Key Responsibilities for Early Childhood Teacher Assistants

Classroom Support & Instruction

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and age-appropriate activities.
• Creativity is a plus because innovative learning means that children need to learn how to think outside of the box!
• Support children’s learning through small-group work, one-on-one instruction, and play-based interactions.
• Reinforce positive behavior guidance techniques and classroom routines.
• Help prepare materials, supplies, and learning centers for instruction.

Child Supervision & Care

• Ensure constant supervision and safety of all children, indoors and outdoors.
• Assist with meals, snacks, hand washing, diapering, and toileting, following center policies and hygiene standards.
• Cultivate a warm, responsive, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

Family & Staff Communication

• Greet families and maintain positive, professional interactions.
• Share observations with the Lead Teacher regarding children’s progress or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.

Classroom Environment & Organization

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom.
• Follow all health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Participate in classroom setup, transitions, and daily routines.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and center staff.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development as required.
• Provide support in other classrooms when needed.

Requirements

• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Tutor students who need extra assistance.
• Supervise school or student activities.
• Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Monitor student performance.
• Maintain student records.
• Display student work.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Distribute instructional or library materials.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Supervise school or student activities.
• Maintain student records.
• Evaluate student work.
• Maintain student records.
• Plan educational activities.
• Document lesson plans.
• Maintain computer equipment or software.
• Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.

Nice To Haves

• Blackboard
• Data entry software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Alternative computer keyboards
• Audio tape recorders or players
• Automate the Schools ATS
• Braille slates
• Braille styluses
• Children's educational software
• Communication boards
• Compact disk CD players
• Computer laser printers
• Data input scanners
• Desktop computers
• Digital video cameras
• Digital video disk DVD players
• Educational board games
• Email software
• Emergency first aid kits
• Enteral feeding equipment
• Eye controlled computer mouse equipment
• Foot operated mouse equipment
• Hand held spell checkers
• Head operated joysticks
• High School Scheduling and Transcript HSST
• Interactive whiteboards
• Intercom systems
• Jellybean switches
• Laminating equipment
• Laptop computers
• Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
• Microphones
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Mouth operated joysticks
• Oral suction tubes
• Overhead projectors
• Page turners
• Pegboards
• Personal computers
• Play structures
• Portable communication devices
• Portable oxygen equipment
• Reading pens
• Sand tables
• Science activity kits
• Screen magnification software
• Screen reader software
• Sound switches
• Special Education Student Information System SESIS
• Student information systems SIS
• Talking calculators
• Teletypewriters TTY
• Television monitors
• Text to speech software
• Toy block sets
• Trackballs
• Video cassette recorders VCR
• Video magnifiers
• Water tables
• Web browser software
• Wheelchairs
• Wireless touch screen monitors
• Word prediction software

Benefits

401K with up to a 4% match
Tuition discounts for Private schools
Early childhood tuition credits
Flexible schedule
Outstanding teaching team

About Us

*Peachtree Academy*

Our school is a State of Art Private PreK through 12th-grade private school. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools / Advanc-ED and we strive to challenge our students each and every day. Students utilize a state-of-the-art computer lab and library for learning enhancement. Our students compete in a variety of academic events including Math Olympics, Creative Writing, Spelling Bees, Speech Meets, Science Fairs, and over 17 different sports teams. At Peachtree Academy, we expect our students to be well-rounded and encourage them to participate in extra-curricular activities (soccer, baseball, language classes, chess, drama, music, and dance).

*Peachtree Prep*

The early childhood division of the school bases its academic program on a weekly unit of study for academic advancement. Teachers use lesson plans to guide the delivery of information and address individual issues of advanced skill levels or areas of improvement that are needed. Parents may supplement curriculum by bringing in books, materials, or ideas related to the theme for the benefit of the class.