Glenelg Country School is seeking an Early Childhood Teaching Assistant who will need to assist the lead teacher in supporting and nurturing the development of each child’s self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy. To help assess children’s different and personal needs, temperament styles, and abilities. A TA needs to support the classroom team to plan and implement lesson plan activities and developmentally appropriate experiences. The successful candidate will participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, parent meetings, in-service trainings, and other meetings as directed. This is a state-licensed program, so teachers must complete a minimum of 12 hours or more of continued training per year to maintain licensing requirements along with CPR/First Aid certification and other required training.
This position is an excellent opportunity for new educators interested in strengthening their professional skill set and who is passionate about teaching students in a Lower School setting.
Additional required qualifications include: First Aid and CPR certification and 90-hour preschool and 45-hour infant toddler classes. Candidates with an associate or bachelor’s degree are preferred.