Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

**Thales Academy Richmond is actively hiring** **for a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant opening for the 2026\-2027 school year.** The mission of Thales Academy is to provide an excellent and affordable education for students in Pre\-K to 12th grades through the use of Direct Instruction (K\-5\) and a Classical Curriculum (6\-12\) that embodies traditional values. Thales provides a rigorous academic environment that fosters ethical behavior, critical thinking, virtuous leadership, lifelong learning, and truth seeking with a firm foundation in cognitive, non\-cognitive, and technical skills. As a result, Thales Academy students are well prepared to succeed in higher education, career, and life while positively impacting the world around them. Responsibilities Include: * **Assist lead teacher with classroom management, curriculum, and other tasks** * Curriculum \- Implementing the approved curriculum. Providing proper pacing guides, lesson plans, and assessments for assigned courses. * Cooperation \- Working closely with other teammates to develop teaching skills. * Collaboration \- Participating in productive discussions including team planning meetings and sharing curriculum and instructional expertise. * Professional Development \- Engaging in offered professional development opportunities. * Professional Etiquette \- Acting in a professional manner in verbal and nonverbal communications while following established guidelines. * Communication \- Promoting communication between parents, community members and teammates, and working to establish and maintain home\-school connections. * Parental Involvement – Assisting in providing opportunities for parental/guardian involvement within the school. **Qualifications:** * High energy and organized with a passion for teaching children * Direct Instruction or other teaching experience preferred but not required **Salary**: Salaries are determined by experience and qualifications. **Benefits:** * Medical,