NC Pre K Teacher Assistant Job High Point area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Teacher Assistant

7.75 hours daily/ 10 months

Must have an Associate degree in Early Childhood or be enrolled in an Early Childhood program, or obtain a CDA credential through Teaching Strategies

Must be willing and eligible to obtain a bus driver's license and sub as needed on the bus

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Teacher Assistant performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. The Teacher Assistant may be requested to perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, assist with providing a secure testing environment as assigned, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students.

In addition, the Teacher Assistant provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems, may lead small group activities, and may be assigned to EC classes to provide appropriate assistance. The Teacher Assistant also assists the lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties as needed. All duties listed under "Essential Duties" are at the request of, or under the direction of, the teacher to whom the Teacher Assistant is assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity
Ability to motivate students
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
Ability to perform general clerical duties
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
Ability to operate common office machines
Ability to serve as a testing proctor as requested
Ability to maintain basic files and records
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to speak English clearly in order to be understood by students
Ability to exhibit empathy and patience especially with younger children and children with special needs
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma
Associate Degree; or
Minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework; or
Pass Work Keys Assessment

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
Training in assisting students with special needs
Able to obtain a North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with school bus certification and P&S endorsements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist teacher(s) with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness

Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students

Monitor student attitudes and encourage self-esteem

Assist students with becoming increasingly independent

Monitor student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom

Record time out and in class suspension

Assist with crisis prevention; restrain students appropriately and as trained, as needed

Assist students with learning; reinforce and clarify instructions as permitted

Conduct short sessions on improving study skills

Provides one-on-one assistance as needed

Maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students

Perform general housekeeping duties associated with maintaining an orderly classroom

Perform minor repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment

Perform various clerical duties as needed

Maintain records of student progress as instructed by the teacher

Develop and file incident reports

Assist teacher with grading student papers and scoring tests as requested

Serve as a test proctor as directed

Check daily attendance

Develop classroom display and instructional materials

Maintain and operate audiovisual equipment

Feed students, when necessary; toilet students, if needed; and assist with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselves

Participates in staff development workshops and staff meetings as required

Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher and/or the Principal or Principal's Designee

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force. May be required to assist students including lifting, holding, restraining, guiding, leading by hand, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations

Reviewed by:
Employee's Signature
- Date

Approval by:
Supervisor's Signature
- Date

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee's work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as…