Summary

Dream Preparatory Academy is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Floater Teacher Aide to support our classrooms and ensure the smooth operation of daily activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, a cooperative attitude, and the ability to adapt to various classroom environments.

Duties

- Classroom Support: Assist lead teachers in various classrooms, providing support wherever needed, including during lessons, activities, and transitions. - Supervision: Monitor students during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring their safety and engagement. - Preparation: Help prepare and maintain the learning environment, including setting up materials and cleaning up after activities. - Individual Assistance: Provide one-on-one support to students who need extra help, ensuring they stay on track with their learning goals. - Observation: Observe students and report any concerns or developmental milestones to the lead teacher. - Encouragement: Foster a positive and nurturing environment, encouraging student independence and self-confidence in accordance with Montessori principles. - Substitution: Step in as a substitute teacher when necessary, leading classroom activities and managing student behavior. - Collaboration: Work closely with lead teachers and other staff members to ensure a cohesive and supportive educational environment.

Requirements

- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in early childhood education or a related field preferred. - Experience: Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting. Knowledge of Montessori methods is a plus. - Skills: - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to work well in a team and adapt to various classroom settings. - Patience, compassion, and a positive attitude. - Organizational skills and attention to detail. - Basic computer skills.

About Us

Dream Preparatory Academy, located in Greenville, SC, is a unique educational organization that offers a new teaching style to break traditional barriers of learning repetitive lessons in a prepared routine environment. Our goal is to create a more interactive, hands-on learning environment that is technology-focused and can integrate classroom-to-home management.