Teacher Assistant

POSITION : Teacher Assistant

REPORTS TO : Principal Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10-months

JOB DESCRIPTION :

An employee in this class provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions precedents and established policy. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken. Errors are expected to be recognized promptly by the supervisor and corrected with little negative consequence. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and / or principal.

DUTIES :

• Academic Assistance
• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Monitors work assigned by teacher.
• Checks and corrects students work while in progress.
• Keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.
• Instructional Preparation / Support
• Serves as substitute teacher.
• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment.
• Prepares visual aids.
• Duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing.
• Attends workshops.
• Scores students papers as instructed by teacher.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Report and records.
• Checks and reports attendance.
• Enters data in health record.
• Records student behavior.
• Files data according to regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring Student Behavior
• Supervises students in the classroom and other locations.
• Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior.
• Promotes student self-esteem.
• Teaches citizenship social skills and respect for others.
• Reconciles minor student conflicts.
• Participates in development of discipline policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands : some lifting carrying pushing and / or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally the job requires sitting walking and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience 48 credit hours from a college or university required.

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Customer Service,Infant Care,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Daycare,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Teaching,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1