Kids in Action - Assistant Teacher (Preschool/PreK 8:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Kids in Action - Assistant Teacher (Preschool/PreK 8:00 am - 2:30 pm) Hingham Public Schools (MA) Hingham, MA Job Details Full-time $24.21 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications School experience High school diploma or GED Working with students Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Kids in Action - Assistant Teacher Preschool/Pre

K 2026-2027

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East Elementary School Job Summary Kids In Action seeks a nurturing and creative person who is able to assist the students in a variety of activities and who can work in a team environment. Responsibilities Support the teacher/teachers in supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children; remain alert to the needs of children as individuals and as a group. Assist in implementing daily routines, activities, and lessons that enhance each child's preschool experience. Help facilitate developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of social-emotional development, fine and gross motor skills, literacy, math, social studies, STEM, and music. Assist with observing children and documenting progress, including anecdotal notes, as directed by the Lead Teacher. Provide additional support to individual children, including working 1:1 when needed. Support positive behavior management and use appropriate de-escalation strategies. Help maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom and shared Kids In Action spaces. Assist with daily communication with families at arrival and dismissal. Participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences as requested. Collaborate effectively with the Lead Teacher and program staff. Attend monthly team planning and staff meetings. Complete required professional development hours, including EEC StrongStart training. Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification. Follow all Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations and program policies. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 2 years experience as an assistant teacher or similar role. Compassionate and positive attitude. Excellent communication skills. Cooperative and flexible Physically able to set up and take down folding tables. Physically able to lift items up to 20lbs Clear all HPS and EEC Background checks Benefit Information Applicants can review Hingham Public Schools benefits information at this link. Terms of Employment Outlined in the Kids in Action Salary and Fringe Benefit Guidelines Benefit eligible (M-F 8:00 am to 2:30 pm) Equal Opportunity Employer Hingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.