Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Reporting to and assisting the Lead Teacher, the Teaching Assistant works with children ages 3 to 5 in the Macfeat Early Childhood Laboratory School Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Plays an active role in assisting the lead teacher and supervising the children.
• Aids in gathering and preparing teaching materials, implementing lesson plans and conducting child assessments.
• Attends the daily classroom routines while ensuring the health and safety of the children and performs general room maintenance.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Teacher when the Lead Teacher is not present.
• Serves as a role model and mentor for undergraduate student assistants and provides supervision in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Communicates with families as needed.

Salary/Hiring Range: $15 to $17; actual salary depends on qualifications.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Aug. 16 until May 31) Health benefits-eligible position.

Minimum and

Additional Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary education, early childhood special education or equivalent.
• Must meet and maintain South Carolina Department of Social Services and ABC Quality requirements.
• At least six months' experience in an early childhood education setting.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with children, families and coworkers.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Effective, positive classroom management skills.
• Ability to create effective lesson plans.
• Ability to bend, lift at least 30 pounds and engage with children on the classroom floor and on the playground.