The Substitute Teacher Assistant supports the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and individualized service plans for preschool children. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom records, monitoring child health, and fostering active parent involvement in classroom activities.
Position: Substitute Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Supervisor: Pre-K Teacher
Teaches a maximum of twenty (20) children. Meets and greets children upon arrival to and from school daily. Performs spot health checks on all children upon arrival to school daily. Assists the pre-K with writing weekly lesson plans, including STREAMin3, Heggerty, and HCS Language Arts curriculum. Maintains an inventory of all classroom supplies. Makes requests for supplies and equipment. Assist with maintaining a confidential and comprehensive file on each child by maintaining accurate and detailed caseload documentation. Supports the pre-k teacher with implementing an individualized service plan for each child in the areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual perceptual skills, self-help skills, language skills, and cognitive skills based on individual developmental levels and developmental assessment. Assist in conducting at least two conferences per child; documents conferences accurately into the child's folder. Assist the pre-k teacher with writing weekly lesson plans for the classroom and submit a copy monthly to the Program Analyst / Data Quality Manager. Assist in submitting the monthly report to the Program Analyst / Data Quality Manager by the second day of the following month with information such as activities done in the classroom, lesson themes, field trips taken, and number of conferences with parents. Assist with maintaining an accurate class role on all children with name, address, phone number, birth date, parent’s name, emergency contact information, and other required data. Updates the class role periodically. Hampton Roads Community Action Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer Assists in submitting a copy of the monthly attendance record to the Program Analyst / Data Quality Manager by the second day of the following month. Actively involves parents in classroom activities on an ongoing basis. Attends training, workshops, and in-services as related to the job. Treats children, their parents, and their families with dignity and respect; maintains a positive attitude. Maintains confidentiality regarding the family, the parents, and the child in every aspect, whether it be records, written documentation, verbal statements, and meetings.
Candidate must have a High School Diploma. Associate Degree preferred. Experience working with preschool-aged children is required. Good writing and organizational skills are necessary. A background check and a valid Virginia Driver’s License are required for employment. A criminal record check, physical, and TB Tine test are required before employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program, including up to three (3) confidential counseling sessions per issue at no cost. Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.
Market context
In Virginia, substitute teacher roles are often in steady demand as districts look to keep classrooms covered during absences and staffing gaps. These roles can be competitive because schools value candidates with a bachelor’s degree, classroom experience, and strong management skills; a valid state teaching certification can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight child-focused experience and classroom control.
