Description
Assist the kindergarten teacher with instruction, classroom management, and daily routines to support young children's academic, social, and physical development. Work under the teacher's direction; the teacher has primary responsibility for planning, curriculum, and assessment.
- • Assist with morning arrival, bus drop-off, and dismissal routines.
- • Discuss assigned duties with the teacher to coordinate instructional support.
- • Set up and rotate learning centers and materials.
- • Guide children during circle time, read-alouds, and class discussions.
- • Support early literacy, phonemic awareness, and handwriting practice.
- • Reinforce early math concepts using manipulatives in small groups.
- • Tutor individual students or small groups to reinforce lessons.
- • Present mini-lessons or station activities under teacher guidance.
- • Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and on field trips.
- • Organize and supervise indoor and outdoor play and movement activities.
- • Instruct and monitor safe use of classroom tools, art supplies, and playground equipment.
- • Prepare lesson materials, visuals, and hands-on activities.
- • Create and update bulletin boards and classroom displays at child eye level.
- • Laminate, label, and organize materials; maintain classroom libraries and centers.
- • Distribute and collect student work, take-home folders, and notices.
- • Take class attendance and maintain simple records as directed.
- • Observe and document student behavior, skills, and progress for teacher review.
- • Support positive behavior and enforce school and classroom rules.
- • Assist with snack and lunch routines, including hygiene and cleanup.
- • Help children with self-care tasks such as handwashing, zipping, and tying shoes.
- • Clean and sanitize tables, toys, and learning areas.
- • Operate audio-visual tools and interactive whiteboards; troubleshoot basic issues.
- • Assist students with tablets or computers and approved learning apps.
- • Prepare copies; cut, collate, and assemble take-home materials.
- • Requisition or restock classroom supplies as directed.
- • Collect permission slips and fees for classroom activities as directed.
- • Attend staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
- • Participate in family events or parent-teacher conferences as requested.
- • Use songs, games, and manipulatives to supplement instruction.
- • Teach and model social-emotional and self-regulation skills.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
