Teacher Assistant

Tier 6

Range: $12.85 - $20.88

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Teacher Assistant works with the Lead Teacher/Teacher to assist with Traditional and/or Montessori curriculum development and delivery, materials, equipment and facilities requirements, and attends in-service trainings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in preparing classroom for daily activities including pre and post teaching activities;

Assists with monitoring classroom to ensure the safety of the students;

Assists in the delivery of Traditional and/or Montessori extensions in the classroom;

Assists in preparing classroom incident reports and communicates with parents on daily behaviors of students;

Assists in preparing classroom lesson plans and coordinates activities with other education staff;

Assists in coordinating student transportation;

Assists with the evaluation of student progress;

Assists Lead Teacher/Teacher to keep current on instructional service delivery mechanisms and implements changes in Traditional and/or Montessori curriculum;

Assists in guiding students through technology lessons;

Works with program staff to assist with cultural and Tiwa Language integration into the program;

Other position related duties as required and assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or its equivalent G.E.D.;
Must be able to attain CDA Certification (Child Development Accreditation) within 2 years of hire and have 6 months of experience in working with children ages 3-5 in a child care setting;
Must be able to attain food handlers card and First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months of hire;
Must possess valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable;
Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug screen and criminal history background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Computer literate (working knowledge of MS Office Suite);
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and service standards in order to maintain good community and staff relations;
Ability to acquire and maintain current education requirements (24 hours) of child development training;
Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills;
Ability to demonstrate and model unwavering ethical behavior;
Must be able to work with families from various socio-economic backgrounds;
Knowledge of public elementary school functions;
Knowledge or ability to obtain knowledge of Montessori teaching method;
Ability to work independently and in a team setting;
Ability work with a team of instructional aides, internal cultural partners, and external consultants;
Must be able to adapt to multi-projects and challenging assignments;
Outgoing personality and able to work with the public;
Must be detailed oriented;
Must be self-motivated and able to exercise independent judgment;
Must be able to adequately prioritize and administer daily activities;
Excellent time management and organizational skills;
Must be culturally sensitive.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

This description is a summary of principle responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties which may be assigned.
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