Teacher Assistant (Grade: PK) Base Calendar

Teacher Assistant (Grade: PK) Base Calendar -(RTP20220727-052) Description

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieve teacher of various non-instructional duties
• Assists teacher in management of student arrival and departure time
• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified.
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help teacher supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom, including hall, lunchroom, auditorium, gym, and playground monitoring
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Assist Teacher with copying, organizing, and filing materials for distribution to students
• Help with the inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned
• Help decorate the classroom for special events, PTA meetings, holidays, etc
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Work Locations: Montessori Academy At Onesimo Hernandez 5555 MAPLE AVENUE Dallas 75235 Job: Teacher Assistant-Pre-K Full-time Minimum Salary: 27,010.00 Median Salary: 33744.00 Job Posting: Jul 27, 2022