Job Title: Pre-school Teacher Assistant

Job description

About the role:

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher with the overall daily classroom operations. The Teacher Assistants are to provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They are responsible for the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that are aligned with Creative Curriculum, national and state standards.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay checks.
• Paid compliance requirements (fingerprints, drug screen, TB test, etc.)
• An easy online time management system.
• Personal recruiter assigned to you throughout your career as an Alignstaffing employee.
• Career coaching from a recruiter who understands the hiring process of your industry.
• Professional Development Training Opportunities.
• A diverse client base, with opportunity for Practical, valuable work experience with flexibility.
• Opportunity for specialists to expand their portfolio through work in new focus areas.
• Networking with likeminded colleagues and mentors.
• Industry specific or cross-industry experience.
• Training into a specific role, even while in school.
• Shift Work Opportunities. Pick your own schedule.
• W2 Security
• Employee Assistance Program through Paychex

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist teachers with curriculum implementation, behavior management, upkeep of classroom environment; engage with children meaningfully; communicate effectively with main teachers especially what transpired in the evenings; follow policies and procedures on health and safety and for licensing and NAEYC.

Essential Functions:

• Supervision, Health and Safety
• Staff/Child Interactions

We cater to a variety of employment needs with our flexible offerings, providing temporary and temp-to-hire positions, as well as shift work - think of it as the freedom you have with gig roles such as Doordash or Uber but with the stability of being a W2 employee. This provides benefits like workers' compensation and eligibility for unemployment benefits. We also offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program through Paychex. Our current openings are primarily in the DMV area.

About Alignstaffing:

As the premier education, healthcare, and social services staffing provider in the Baltimore, Maryland area. We are committed to the influence that education and behavioral health care have on our communities. At Alignstaffing, we create opportunities for continuous learning and career growth, and we've built a supportive and collaborative work environment. Beyond competitive pay, we offer the benefit of weekly compensation and the flexibility of selecting your preferred work shifts. We are determined to ensure the well-being of our staff, provide opportunities for career advancement, and have internal ambassador programs!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person