PreK 1 Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Overview:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School is seeking a compassionate and dependable Teaching Assistant to support the PreK 1 classroom. This role supports both instructional activities and daily classroom operations while ensuring student safety and a positive learning environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist the Lead Teacher with classroom activities and preparation
• Support students during lessons, centers, and play
• Help manage classroom routines and transitions
• Provide individual student support as directed
• Reinforce behavioral expectations
• Assist with snack, restroom, and rest supervision
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization
• Communicate observations or concerns to the teacher
• Contribute to a nurturing classroom atmosphere

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Comfortable working with very young children
• Flexible, patient, and collaborative
• Experience preferred but not required
• Must pass a background check

• Must complete Virtus Training