Pre-K Teacher Assistant @ Lakeforest Elementary

Position Type:Support Staff/Teacher AssistantDate Posted:11/14/2025Location:Lakeforest ElementaryKnowledge/Abilities Required: Ability to understand appropriate behaviors of typical and atypical preschoolersAbility to serve as a role model for students and their families - both appearance and attendanceAbility to communicate effectively with students and parents/guardiansAbility to facilitate early literacy learning and oral language developmentAbility to encourage problem solving and creative expression in young childrenAbility to perform tasks without direct supervisionAbility to work in harmony with other staff membersAbility to successfully complete bus driver training and obtain a CDLResponsibilities:Assist the teacher with planning and organizing educational activities for studentsHelp develop procedures for the classroom and support those proceduresAssist in the preparation of teaching materialsSupport the goals and objectives of the program with your active participationAssist in the implementation of the program of instruction planned for the studentsShare information about student progress with the teacher and other support staffAssist in monitoring classroom behavior while following classroom guidelines and the Crisis Management ProceduresCarry out assigned duties in a prompt, responsible, and courteous mannerWork to ensure a safe and healthful environment for studentsWork to create a secure and nurturing emotional climate for students and staffShare in the responsibility for keeping the classroom neat and cleanActively engage with students in work centers and at group timesActively engage with students during meals, outside playtime, and transitionsFacilitate//help students with health and hygiene routinesAccompany the teacher on home visits to students' homesFacilitate communication and work to build rapport with students' family membersHelp with preparation and facilitation of Family/Child Activity TimesUnderstand and respect students' and families' confidentialityObtain a CDL and drive a school bus if called upon to do soPerforms other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.