Pre-K Teacher Assistant

The opportunity

Kennedy International School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.

We are looking for a full-time Teacher Assistant to join our Lower School for the 2025-2026 school year and play an active part in the day-to-day activities of our Pre-K classes in English. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and self-motivated as well as possessing an innate joy of working with young children. He/she will be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment

Working with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule

Going over lesson material with students individually or in small groups

Ensuring the classroom environment is safe, clean and tidy

Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, recess, and on-field excursions

Collaborating with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions

Helping lead teachers to create lesson plans

Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.

Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings

Requirements

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent qualification

Bachelor's degree in education or relevant field is preferred

A minimum of 2 years experience as a teaching assistant or similar role

Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices

Must have a compassionate and positive attitude

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities

Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable

Benefits

The hourly rate for this position ranges between $24.00 to $28.00 ($49,000 to $58,000 annually), dependent on the candidate's experience and qualifications, and covers all responsibilities, including orientation week meetings, as well as staff and parent meetings. 25 days paid vacation minimum. Kennedy International School is committed to providing our employees with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits and more.