River Road Early Learning Center
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Richmond, Virginia•Full-time
$18 - $20 hourly
$18 - $20 hourly
About the Job
Pre K Teacher Assistant
Position Type: Full-Time 9:30am - 5:30pm
River Road Early Learning Center is seeking a dedicated and dependable PreK/JK Teacher Assistant to support our Junior Kindergarten classroom. The ideal candidate understands child development, works collaboratively with the lead teacher, and is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support the lead teacher in implementing the classroom curriculum and daily lesson plans.
- Assist with small-group instruction and developmentally appropriate learning activities.
- Reinforce academic, social-emotional, and behavioral expectations using consistent, positive guidance.
- Follow the lead teacher’s classroom procedures, routines, and behavioral expectations to ensure consistency throughout the school day.
- Prepare classroom materials and help maintain an organized learning environment.
- Observe children's progress and communicate relevant information to the lead teacher.
- Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, meals, rest time, and outdoor play.
- Take primary responsibility after the instructional day is over, including managing afternoon snack, playground time, indoor free play, cleanup, packing up, and student pick-up.
- Follow all health, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Provide classroom coverage when the lead teacher is unavailable, maintaining classroom routines.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional-development activities.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Elementary Education preferred.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
- Ability to follow an established curriculum and lesson plans as assigned by the lead teacher.
- Experience supporting small-group instruction and managing preschool classroom behaviors.
- Ability to take initiative, maintain consistent expectations, and manage the after-school routine independently.
- Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and classroom-management skills.
- Dependable, proactive, accountable, patient, flexible, and committed to supporting young learners.