Classroom Assistant - Ellisville

Classroom Assistant

Assists with duties assigned by the classroom teacher to enhance the learning of all students.

Essential Functions:

• Accept direction from classroom teacher
• Assist at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal
• Assist in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids
• Assist teacher with carrying out his/her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments
• Assist the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and demonstrating helping, guiding, and interest-building exercises
• Assist the teacher in the overall supervision, control, and management of the classroom
• Assist with field trips
• Help collect resources for use in the classroom
• Review teacher's lesson plans and understands the classroom assistant's role in assisting the teacher implement the lesson plans
• Under direction of administration will supervise students during lunch and recess time as assigned
• Under direction of the classroom teacher, learns techniques for implementing curriculum
• Under the direction of the teacher, assists with independent, tutorial, and small study groups
• Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to student's needs

Essential

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents
• Ability to move within building, classrooms, and playgrounds
• Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs
• Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside
• Ability to understand limited role of classroom assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities
• Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax, and phone

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate
• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff
• Positive, caring manner with children

Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment

Work Environment:

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, and reach