{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5f349a72a5844f2d7c4572f3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5f349a72a5844f2d7c4572f3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5f349a72a5844f2d7c4572f3","title":"Kindergarten Associate - Developmental Program","description":"Summary\nTeaching facility seeks a Kindergarten associate for our small classroom. This position is not remote.\nWorking 32 hours per week, with a maximum of 35 hours per calendar school year. Hours will not extend. Only candidates selected will be contacted directly.\n\nCandidates must have experience (verifiable work) with learners who possess full-scale 'average intelligence' who may learn differently.\nPosition requires a clean personal background, Driving History, and criminal background check, and maintain a professional demeanor while working with staff, students, and parents (at all times).\nNote - Candidates must have the minimum qualifications for consideration. Selected candidates will be contacted directly. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time.\n\nSalary range based on experience.\n\nAssociate - Working with children ages 5-6, but will engage with other students in a P-12 environment.\nThe candidate must have a professional demeanor and be able to get along with both staff, children, and families.\nEducation or experience of at least 2 years (verifiable employment and experience) providing direct academic support in the classroom working with 'high functioning' students.\nA certificate in Early Childhood Education (CDA, Diploma, or TCC required) with a minimum of 2 years of direct child care.\nIf a current college student at an accredited university system, active coursework must be in Education, Early Childhood Education or related field.\nThis program provides small classroom instruction.\nThe candidate should have adequate knowledge of conversational engagement as it pertains to 'expressive/receptive' actions when dealing with children. In other words, candidates should understand appropriate topics or conversations to engage students, refraining from topics or conversations ethically, morally, or situationally inappropriate.\n\nAll Instruction will be In-Person (this position is not Virtual)\nA current resume is required for submission that should include experience working in a daycare or academic setting working with children.\nDuties\nAssociates will prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration\nAssociates will instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.\nAssociates will confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.\nPrepare materials and classrooms for class activities.\nAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.\nPlan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.\nEstablish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.\nRead books to entire classes or small groups.\nPrepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.\nGuide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.\nPrepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.\nPrepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.\nProvide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.\nConfer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.\nMeet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.\nUse computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.\nPrepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.\nCollaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.\nInstruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.\nOrganize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.\nAttend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.\nPlan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.\nOrganize and label materials and display students' work.\nAttend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.\nAdminister standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.\nSupervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.\nInvolve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.\nPerform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.\nSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.\nProvide students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.\nSponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.\nRequirements\nAll candidates must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Word\nAll candidates must have proficient knowledge of Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Google Meet and Zoom\nAll candidates must be comfortable presenting, instructing, and working closely with children, staff, and parents\nAll candidates must adhere to face coverings when delivering instruction and working with children, staff, and parents\nAll candidates must display optimal professionalism, communicating information in a respectful and tactful manner\nCandidates must have verifiable recent work experience for consideration of any open position posted, working with children in an academic setting\n\nThis position requires -\nStrong professional presence at all times when dealing with students, staff and parents\nFacility is mask (optional) using cautionary techniques throughout each working day, M-F (no exceptions)\nAbility to genuinely engage with all students and promote positive encouragement\nNice To Haves\nCreative talents for Arts and Crafts\nAthletic ability to participate in activities with students\nAbility to engage students on their activity and academic level\nBenefits\nPosition is Contract during Probationary Period\nPaid Employee Birthday (if falls on a weekday while in school)\n6 PAID Federal Holidays (aligns with In-School Calendar year)\n25 PAID In-School Calendar days off\n5 PTO days off ( at your 1 yr Anniversary Date)\nEmployee/Employer Medical/Dental/Vision package available (after 45 days)\nFlexible hours between 7:30AM - 2:30PM (Monday-Thursday), until 12:30PM Fridays\nNo weekends\n\nSalary : $15 to $16/Hr\nMinimum Education : Associate\nJob Type : Part Time\nCategory : Education/Training\nMinimum Experience : 3 Yrs\nLocation : McDonough, GA","company":"Benjamin Academy","rawCompany":"benjamin academy","city":"McDonough","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:36:36.341Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-2011.00","title":"Preschool Teachers, Except Special 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This position is not remote.\nWorking 32 hours per week, with a maximum of 35 hours per calendar school year. Hours will not extend. Only candidates selected will be contacted directly.\n\nCandidates must have experience (verifiable work) with learners who possess full-scale 'average intelligence' who may learn differently.\nPosition requires a clean personal background, Driving History, and criminal background check, and maintain a professional demeanor while working with staff, students, and parents (at all times).\nNote - Candidates must have the minimum qualifications for consideration. Selected candidates will be contacted directly. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time.\n\nSalary range based on experience.\n\nAssociate - Working with children ages 5-6, but will engage with other students in a P-12 environment.\nThe candidate must have a professional demeanor and be able to get along with both staff, children, and families.\nEducation or experience of at least 2 years (verifiable employment and experience) providing direct academic support in the classroom working with 'high functioning' students.\nA certificate in Early Childhood Education (CDA, Diploma, or TCC required) with a minimum of 2 years of direct child care.\nIf a current college student at an accredited university system, active coursework must be in Education, Early Childhood Education or related field.\nThis program provides small classroom instruction.\nThe candidate should have adequate knowledge of conversational engagement as it pertains to 'expressive/receptive' actions when dealing with children. In other words, candidates should understand appropriate topics or conversations to engage students, refraining from topics or conversations ethically, morally, or situationally inappropriate.\n\nAll Instruction will be In-Person (this position is not Virtual)\nA current resume is required for submission that should include experience working in a daycare or academic setting working with children.\nDuties\nAssociates will prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration\nAssociates will instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.\nAssociates will confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.\nPrepare materials and classrooms for class activities.\nAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.\nPlan and conduct activities for a balanced program 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work.\nAttend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.\nAdminister standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.\nSupervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.\nInvolve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.\nPerform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.\nSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.\nProvide students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.\nSponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.\nRequirements\nAll candidates must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Word\nAll candidates must have proficient knowledge of Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Google Meet and Zoom\nAll candidates must be comfortable presenting, instructing, and working closely with children, staff, and parents\nAll candidates must adhere to face coverings when delivering instruction and working with children, staff, and parents\nAll candidates must display optimal professionalism, communicating information in a respectful and tactful manner\nCandidates must have verifiable recent work experience for consideration of any open position posted, working with children in an academic setting\n\nThis position requires -\nStrong professional presence at all times when dealing with students, staff and parents\nFacility is mask (optional) using cautionary techniques throughout each working day, M-F (no exceptions)\nAbility to genuinely engage with all students and promote positive encouragement\nNice To Haves\nCreative talents for Arts and Crafts\nAthletic ability to participate in activities with students\nAbility to engage 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