Teacher Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher Assistant – PK-3

Position Code:

Department:

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Principal

Supervises: N/A

Job Summary:

To provide assistance to teachers in providing high quality, active learning experiences for all children in a safe, caring, and respectful environment by implementing the essential functions listed below:

Essential Functions:

1. Assist with instruction.

• Prepare materials according teacher directions.
• Assist in administering student assessments.
• Lead small group activities.
• Interact with students in centers.
• Work with individual students.
• Perform other instructional tasks assigned by the supervising teacher(s) or the school administration.

2. Assist with student supervision.

• Monitor students during lunch.
• Assist with other supervision tasks as assigned by the supervising teacher(s) or the school administration.

3. Perform clerical tasks.

• Check student papers and folders.
• Collect and correctly record money.
• Assist with other record keeping and clerical tasks assigned by the supervising teacher(s).

4. Communicate appropriately within and about the educational environment.

• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate confidentiality.
• Maintain a positive, professional tone of voice when speaking with other staff members and parents.
• Maintain a serious, caring tone of voice when dealing with students.
• Treat students fairly.
• Follow the teacher’s classroom management/behavior plan.

5. Assist the teacher with classroom appearance.

§ Arrange furniture in the classroom.

§ Prepare bulletin boards.

6. Hold a valid bus driver’s license and drive a bus as needed for field trips and as substitute drivers.

Education, Experience, and

Skills Required:

1. High school diploma.

2. Prior experience working with children is preferred.

3. Hold a valid NC bus driver’s license (effective for assistants hired beginning ).

Terms of Employment: 10 months – Teacher Assistant Salary Scale

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of Board of Education policy, North Carolina statutes, and goals established by the Principal.

Environmental Factors:

Usual classroom working conditions.