What are the duties of a preschool teacher assistant?

The duties of the preschool teacher assistant include developing monthly lesson plans, implementing activities on a daily basis, which include evaluating the effectiveness of activities, and helping to create and maintain a classroom culture of health and safety.

To do this, they must maintain regular communication with supervisors and contribute to the overall effective operation of the child development program.

Common job duties and responsibilities of a preschool teacher assistant include the following:

• Assist in completion of timely, neat, accurate documentation of infant daily sheets, toileting/diapering logs, assessments, screenings, attendance, inventory, temperature logs, and other documentation that may be necessary for quality services

• Greet students and guests warmly and enthusiastically each day

• Maintain confidentiality regarding all personal information regarding children, families, and staff

• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in education

• Review learning material with students, either individually or in small groups, to help reinforce lessons presented by lead teachers

• Supervise students in class, during lunch hour, playtime or recess, and at special events, like field trips

• Aid in teaching appropriate behavior and social skills to students

• Assist with record-keeping, such as attendance records, student progress notes, and grades

• Help teachers prepare for lessons by assembling materials and equipment

• Provide personal aid and care as necessary to students, such as help with hygiene, eating or toileting, for example