Kindergarten Assistant

If you are a creative, caring, and dedicated individual who loves working with young children, this role at Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh is perfectly suited for you! We are currently recruiting for a Kindergarten Assistant to support our Lead Teacher. In this role, you will work closely with the Lead Teacher to provide a nurturing, structured, and engaging start to our students' academic journeys.

About Yeshiva Schools:

Yeshiva Schools is a small, licensed private parochial school dedicated to nurturing every child, helping them refine their character traits, life skills, and academic foundations. Our mission is to empower students to realize their unique potential and contribute to their communities and the world. We achieve this through a collaborative partnership with parents, delivering outstanding academic experiences, and fostering an environment of creativity, self-esteem, and respect.

Job Duties:

The Kindergarten Assistant is responsible for supporting the lead teacher in delivering instruction and maintaining a positive classroom culture.

Key responsibilities include:

Instructional Support:

Assisting the Lead Teacher in delivering small group activities and reinforcing core concepts in Reading and Math.

Classroom Management:

Helping to create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized learning environment.

Student Supervision:

Monitoring students during transitions, recess, and lunch to ensure safety and positive social interaction.

Differentiated Support:

Working oneonone or in small groups with students to provide extra help based on their individual needs.

Material Preparation:

Assisting with the preparation of daily classroom materials, crafts, and learning centers.

Collaboration:

Working closely with the Lead Teacher and colleagues to ensure a cohesive educational experience.

Professionalism:

Acting in a professional manner and meeting all mandates in the staff handbook, including attendance and dress code.

Growth & Training:

Participating in staff meetings and professional development trainings.

Communication:

Assisting with parent communication as directed by the Lead Teacher or Principal.

Other Duties:

Completing other supportive tasks as assigned to ensure classroom success. Yeshiva Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex in the administration of its programs, activities, or employment. About Yeshiva Schools Over our 80 years of operation, Yeshiva Schools has grown from a few students serving a small community to over 425 students spanning infants to 12th grade and coming from both a large and growing local Jewish community and from across the United States and the world.