Learning Assistant

Summary

We're looking for a Learning Assistant to specialize in assisting lead teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students aged 13months-4years, and also providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting lead teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested.

Duties

• Provides assistance to assigned teachers in maintaining a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom for the benefit of both teachers and students.
• Assists students with exercises and class activities; concentrates efforts with small groups of students and individuals as necessary.
• Compiles, prepares and organizes materials and classroom for instruction and classroom activities.
• Assists in cleaning and storing of materials after completion of activities.
• Reinforces all knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.
• Assists teacher and program administrator by maintaining student records, recording daily attendance, grading assignments, administering standardized tests, recording and/or analyzing test scores/grades, substituting as needed, setting up special projects, escorting children to other areas of the school, monitoring student behavior, gathering research data, and running errands.
• Assists in establishing and implementing behavioral objectives. Models appropriate social and play skills; observes students' behavior and notifies teacher and/or school nurse of behavioral changes as appropriate; redirects behavior if possible; may work with individual students to help them adjust behaviorally and academically into mainstream classroom and social situations.

Requirements

Must have experience in early childhood and a high school diploma or GED. Must also be willing to participate in continual professional development, which may include various certifications and trainings.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Higher education degree

Benefits

Paid Time Off

About Us

The E2P Center is a preschool for children beginning at the age of 2-years-old. We believe the ages prior to primary school entry are critical not only to school readiness, but to instill skills necessary for life long learning. Our methods are researched based and developmentally centered.