Assistant Teacher/Principal Assistant

The Assistant Teacher/Principal Assistant will support the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment for young children. The successful candidate will assist with classroom instruction, student care and development, record-keeping, and general school administration. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Lead Teacher with planning and implementing daily activities and lessons in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and national curriculum standards. • Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and age-appropriate learning environment. • Supervise children during classroom activities, play, games, and recreational activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. • Provide support with feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, and bathroom assistance as required. • Assist with monitoring, documenting, and reporting on students’ progress and development. • Provide additional support to children with special educational needs, including non-English-speaking children and children with physical or developmental disabilities. • Prepare and organize teaching materials, classroom resources, displays, charts, and other educational materials. • Lead age-appropriate activities, including storytelling, songs, arts and crafts, and other learning experiences. • Participate in parent-teacher conferences and communicate appropriately regarding students’ progress and development. • Prepare observation reports and other documentation for the supervisor. • Assist the Principal with general school administration and collaborate with staff in developing schedules and coordinating school activities. • Maintain an organized classroom and ensure resources are appropriately arranged and accessible to students. Qualifications and Requirements: • Certification in Early Childhood Education. • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar position. • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. • Strong understanding of child development and the ability to implement age-appropriate learning activities. • Excellent organizational and time-management skills. • Ability to plan, organize, and implement educational activities and daily routines. • Ability to maintain accurate records and document children’s progress. • Proficiency in computer applications, technology, and educational tools. • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with children, parents, colleagues, and school administration. Experience: • Previous experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting. • Experience working with children with special educational needs, including non-English-speaking children and children with physical or developmental disabilities. • Previous experience providing administrative support in an educational or childcare environment. Working Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday through Friday.