ESL Teacher Assistant (Grade Pre-K)

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required of this job :

High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred

Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth / development and behavior characteristics

Perform supportive tasks primarily of a non-instructional nature for a certified

Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities

Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieve teacher of various non-instructional duties
• Assists teacher in management of student arrival and departure time
• Perform supportive tasks primarily of a non-instructional nature for a certified.
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help teacher supervise students throughout the day inside and outside the classroom including hall lunchroom auditorium gym and playground monitoring
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Assist Teacher with copying organizing and filing materials for distribution to students
• Help with the inventory care and maintenance of equipment
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned
• Help decorate the classroom for special events PTA meetings holidays etc
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment / alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees / campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1