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Children's Nest Preschool and Daycare
Teacher Assistant (Preschool/Daycare)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,852 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a reliable full time teacher assistant to be responsible for providing assistance to our lead teachers. The teacher assistant will work closely with the lead teacher in conducting daily duties such as serving meals, changing diapers, writing daily reports, recording attendance, engaging in play, assisting to put children to sleep, creating a safe environment, and helping lead teachers carry out lesson plans. To be successful as a teacher assistant, you must possess a passion for children and exercise patience with them. You should display a friendly and positive attitude and greet parents and children by their name. Ultimately, you should constantly monitor and supervise the children in your care to ensure their safety. Previous childcare center experience is a plus, but not required.