Teacher's Assistant

Primrose School of Leesburg at Potomac Station

Teacher's Assistant

Leesburg, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Free food & snacks

    Job Title: Teacher Assistant Support

    Full-Time: 9:15am - 6:00pm

    Salary is based on your experience

    Position Overview We are seeking a dependable and professional Teacher Assistant Support to work closely with lead teachers across multiple classrooms. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn classroom routines, build strong relationships, and confidently step in as a substitute teacher when needed. The right candidate is mature, self-aware, and able to lead with both confidence and care. Someone who can support a team while also taking initiative when circumstances require it.

    Key Responsibilities

    Partner with lead teachers to support daily classroom routines, transitions, and activities

    Learn and maintain consistency with each classroom’s schedule, expectations, and teaching style

    Step in as a substitute teacher in any classroom as needed, ensuring continuity and structure

    Supervise and engage children in a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate manner

    Reinforce classroom management strategies and guide behavior with confidence and consistency

    Communicate effectively with teachers, leadership, and parents in a professional and respectful manner

    Assist with classroom organization, cleanliness, and preparation of materials

    Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development through active engagement

    Adapt quickly to different age groups and classroom environments

    Qualifications

    Experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, or educational setting

    Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff and families

    Mature, reliable, and able to manage responsibilities independently

    Confident in leading a classroom when needed and making sound decisions

    Strong sense of self and ability to positively influence children’s behavior and development

    Flexible and adaptable, with a team-oriented mindset

    Patient, organized, and attentive to detail

    Preferred Qualifications

    CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

    CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

    Experience working with multiple age groups

    What We’re Looking For This role requires more than just assisting—it requires presence, awareness, and leadership. We’re looking for someone who can step into any classroom and maintain a sense of calm, structure, and engagement. You should be comfortable taking direction, but also confident enough to lead when needed.

    The ideal candidate is someone children respond to naturally. Someone who can guide behavior, build trust, and create a positive environment without relying on constant direction from others. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and takes pride in being a reliable, go-to team member, we’d love to hear from you.