Temporary Pre-K Teacher Assistant - Washington, PA

*This is a temporary position, beginning 08/04/2025-07/13/2026*

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university. Early Childhood Education degree preferred.


• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in the area of Preschool (minimum).

WORK WEEK:

• Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.


• Assist the Teacher in planning and developing daily lesson plans as well as individual lesson plans that meet the needs of all children.


• Help plan and promote a flexible child-oriented classroom.


• Assist the Teacher in documenting progress reports and daily observations of children through the use of the Creative Curriculum.


• Assist children in helping with the preparation for breakfast and the serving of lunch.


• Assist in the preparation of the arrival and departure of the children.


• Foster the development of good manners, eating habits, health and personal hygiene.


• Be aware of proper safety practices and procedures and ensure a safe environment.


• Assist the Teacher in small and large group activities.


• Assist the Teacher in sanitizing classroom items regularly.


• Assist the Teacher in scheduling times each day for greeting children, free play, gross motor play, cleaning up between activities, transitioning between activities, etc.


• Follow designated curriculum (i.e., Creative Curriculum and others).


• Actively interact with children during scheduled activities.


• Encourage parent involvement in the program.


• Assist the Teacher in preparing for and completing parent/teacher conferences.


• Assist in the submission of child outcomes and observations as required (e.g., completion of data input of children’s developmental information into cc.net).


• Utilize developmentally appropriate learning materials.


• Assist the Teacher in the completion of the required environmental and developmental screenings/assessments.


• Assist the Teacher with facilitation of appropriate transition activities including parents, school district personnel, etc.


• Comply with all PA Pre-K Grant requirements for continued education, including CDA renewal when applicable.


• Attend all scheduled trainings and meetings (out-of-town travel may be required).


• Promote community awareness of the Pre-K Program and assist in the recruitment of eligible children.


• Assist the Teacher in maintaining, ordering and inventorying current classroom supplies, materials and equipment on an on-going basis.


• Assist the Teacher with providing information to families on community events, parent education classes and other items of importance.


• Assist the Teacher in the promotion of children’s physical and nutritional health and well-being.