Teacher Assistant – Early Childhood

About the role

The Teacher Assistant will support the lead teacher in delivering a high‑quality preschool curriculum. This role involves fostering a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for young learners.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with daily lesson plans, learning activities, and educational games.
• Monitor children during classroom activities, playtime, meals, and outdoor play to ensure safety.
• Reinforce classroom rules and support behavior management.
• Prepare and organize learning materials, resources, and displays.
• Maintain a clean and hazard‑free classroom, including sanitising toys and surfaces.
• Provide one‑on‑one or small‑group support for children needing extra help.
• Observe children’s development and report concerns or progress to the lead teacher.
• Assist with daily routines such as arrivals, departures, toileting, meals, and rest time.
• Model respectful, inclusive behaviour and promote positive interaction.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher and other staff to ensure consistent practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (Lic. Educación Preescolar) or equivalent.
• Completion of a TKT Training Course.
• Prior experience working with young children in an educational or care setting (preferred).
• Commitment to safeguarding, diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.