Kindergarten Classroom Assistant at Morning Star Academy – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Instructional Support

- Assist the teacher in delivering lessons, small-group activities, and individualized instruction.

- Reinforce learning concepts through guided practice, reading support, and hands-on activities.

- Help prepare learning materials, centers, and manipulatives.

Classroom Management & Supervision

- Support a positive, respectful classroom environment aligned with school expectations.

- Supervise students during classroom activities, centers, transitions, recess, lunch, and dismissal.

- Promote social-emotional development, helping students learn skills such as cooperation, problem-solving, and self-regulation.

Daily Classroom Operations

- Assist with classroom organization, set-up, and clean-up throughout the day.

- Prepare materials for lessons, art projects, and learning stations.

- Support routines such as attendance, folders, snack time, rest time, and bathroom breaks.

- Help maintain a safe, clean, and orderly learning environment.

Student Support

- Provide individualized attention to students who need extra help academically or behaviorally.

- Encourage positive behavior and model appropriate social skills.

- Build warm, supportive relationships with children and families.

Communication & Collaboration

- Work closely with the classroom teacher to understand daily expectations and priorities.

- Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies at all times.

- Attend staff meetings or professional development sessions as requested.

- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/administrator

Qualifications

- High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.

- Experience working with young children in a school, daycare, camp, or similar setting.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with children.

- Ability to follow direction, take initiative, and work collaboratively with staff.