River Road Early Learning Center is seeking a dedicated and dependable PreK/JK Teacher Assistant to support our Junior Kindergarten classroom. The ideal candidate understands child development, works collaboratively with the lead teacher, and is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities:
Support the lead teacher in implementing the classroom curriculum and daily lesson plans.
Assist with small-group instruction and developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Reinforce academic, social-emotional, and behavioral expectations using consistent, positive guidance.
Follow the lead teacher’s classroom procedures, routines, and behavioral expectations to ensure consistency throughout the school day.
Prepare classroom materials and help maintain an organized learning environment.
Observe children's progress and communicate relevant information to the lead teacher.
Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, meals, rest time, and outdoor play.
Take primary responsibility after the instructional day is over, including managing afternoon snack, playground time, indoor free play, cleanup, packing up, and student pick-up.
Follow all health, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.
Provide classroom coverage when the lead teacher is unavailable, maintaining classroom routines.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional-development activities.
Qualifications:
Degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Elementary Education preferred.
Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
Ability to follow an established curriculum and lesson plans as assigned by the lead teacher.
Experience supporting small-group instruction and managing preschool classroom behaviors.
Ability to take initiative, maintain consistent expectations, and manage the after-school routine independently.
Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and classroom-management skills.
Dependable, proactive, accountable, patient, flexible, and committed to supporting young learners.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Salary
$18–$20
Skills
Child Developmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Kindergartenunmatched
Lesson Plansunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
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