Assistant Teacher

Position Overview: 

Landmark Preschool Bedford is seeking an energized and engaging Assistant Teacher to support our Two’s classroom. The Assistant Teacher will assist in implementing planned activities and lessons using the framework of the curriculum for the Two’s program.  The Assistant Teacher must be able to effectively support the head teacher as well as teach students through a variety of methods and use positive encouragement supporting the mission of the school and the curriculum.  The Assistant Teacher will also substitute for the Head Teacher in their absence.

Job Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Assist the classroom teacher by implementing the planned activities and lesson plans that support the children’s age-appropriate development
• Prepare materials and classroom set-up for class activities and lessons
• Use appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline and models positive behavior
• Actively participates in large and small group activities and provides assistance and support during specials
• Engage and lead students in learning and play 
• Monitor children to ensure safety at all times
• Supervise children appropriately, including monitoring children during indoor and outdoor recess
• Maintains confidentiality of students and families and directs parent questions about students to the head teacher
• Support the head teacher with set up/clean up of activities and follow their direction to provide classroom support as needed
• Follow Landmark Preschool’s policies and procedures

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 2 years of experience working with children; classroom experience a plus
• Ability to work and move around with young, active children which includes regular bending, kneeling and stretching 
• Ability to use technology and experience with Microsoft Suite 

This is a 10-month, salaried position. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm.