Description
Assist the lead preschool teacher with instruction, care, and classroom operations for children ages 3-5. Implement teacher-directed activities, supervise play and routines, foster social-emotional and early learning skills, and help maintain a safe, engaging environment.
- • Assist with arrival, dismissal, and bus loading and unloading.
- • Clean and sanitize classrooms, toys, and learning centers.
- • Collect forms and fees for class activities.
- • Lead simple demonstrations, songs, and crafts to teach basic skills.
- • Coordinate daily duties and instructional support with the lead teacher.
- • Set up tablets or computers and assist children with age-appropriate apps.
- • Observe children and record notes on behavior, participation, and developmental progress.
- • Organize and label materials; display children's work at child eye level.
- • Organize and supervise indoor and outdoor play to support physical and social development.
- • Provide input and documentation for teacher-family conferences.
- • Create simple charts, picture cards, and visual schedules.
- • Prepare lesson materials, centers, bulletin boards, and demonstrations.
- • Read aloud and facilitate circle-time activities under teacher direction.
- • Requisition and restock classroom supplies.
- • Supervise children in the classroom, halls, cafeteria, playground, restrooms, and on field trips.
- • Take daily attendance and maintain sign-in/sign-out records.
- • Model and teach social skills, self-help routines, and positive behavior.
- • Support individual children or small groups to reinforce early literacy and numeracy.
- • Copy, file, and assemble materials; maintain student portfolios.
- • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and manipulatives to enhance activities.
- • Assist with snack setup and cleanup, following allergy and sanitation guidelines.
- • Assist children with restroom routines in alignment with school policies.
- • Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
- • Distribute and collect manipulatives, art supplies, and take-home folders.
- • Enforce classroom routines and school policies.
- • Check and record completion of activities; file student work samples.
- • Teach and monitor safe use of classroom materials and playground equipment.
- • Laminate and prepare durable teaching materials.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
