Teacher Assistants

Summary

This is a part-time, as-needed on-site Assistant Teacher role at Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC. As an Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for supporting the Lead Teachers in the classroom to ensure that the educational goals of the program are met. Duties may include working with small groups of children, preparing class materials, observing and monitoring children’s behavior, and communicating with parents and other staff members.

*This position is “As needed” - “per diem”: a set schedule is provided.

Duties

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required, although some college coursework and/or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience working with young children is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, with a demonstrated ability to work in a team.
• Patience, creativity, and a passion for helping children learn are essential qualities for success in this role.
• Montessori and/or STEAM training and experience are preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check and meet all state licensing requirements.

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.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Monitor student performance.
• Teach others to use technology or equipment.
• Apply multiple teaching methods.
• Display student work.
• Distribute instructional or library materials.
• 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.
• Teach physical education.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Operate audiovisual equipment.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.

Nice To Haves

• Small Group Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Classroom: 1 year (Preferred)

About Us

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.