PreK Teacher Assistant at Garfield

Teacher Assistant

This position will be responsible to log students in and proctor exams for virtual option students.

Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.

Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request;
Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions. Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units. Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher, secretary, or principal. Assists in assembling and hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current. Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, and etc. Escorts children to and from various rooms.

Demonstrates understanding of children and their learning needs, by taking direction from the Certified Teacher. Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign. Implements IEP objectives under the direction of the teacher. Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.

Regular Requirements:
Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements:
Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 25 pounds

Visual Requirements:
Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:
Adequate to exchange information