Assistant Teacher/Principal Assistant

The Assistant Teacher/Principal Assistant will support the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment for young children. The successful candidate will assist with classroom instruction, student care and development, record-keeping, and general school administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with planning and implementing daily activities and lessons in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and national curriculum standards.
• Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and age-appropriate learning environment.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, play, games, and recreational activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Provide support with feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, and bathroom assistance as required.
• Assist with monitoring, documenting, and reporting on students’ progress and development.
• Provide additional support to children with special educational needs, including non-English-speaking children and children with physical or developmental disabilities.
• Prepare and organize teaching materials, classroom resources, displays, charts, and other educational materials.
• Lead age-appropriate activities, including storytelling, songs, arts and crafts, and other learning experiences.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and communicate appropriately regarding students’ progress and development.
• Prepare observation reports and other documentation for the supervisor.
• Assist the Principal with general school administration and collaborate with staff in developing schedules and coordinating school activities.
• Maintain an organized classroom and ensure resources are appropriately arranged and accessible to students.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Certification in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong understanding of child development and the ability to implement age-appropriate learning activities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement educational activities and daily routines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and document children’s progress.
• Proficiency in computer applications, technology, and educational tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with children, parents, colleagues, and school administration.

Experience

• Previous experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs, including non-English-speaking children and children with physical or developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience providing administrative support in an educational or childcare environment.

Working Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday through Friday.