Teacher Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Teacher Assistant position works under the supervision of the lead teacher, providing instructional support and specialized care to students. Their duties include documenting progress, supporting the students, and teacher with all school-related activities. They are also responsible for upholding the school’s morals and values and ensuring the safety of the students. Record keeping such as attendance, grading, filing, and technology support may be a part of the assistant job as well.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative duties

  • Making copies

  • Taking attendance,

  • Lunch orders

  • Dismissal line

  • Assist in grading student’s assignments when requested by the lead teacher

  • File/organize documents/student’s assignments for preparation of grading and/or to be sent home

  • Assist with setting up classroom materials in preparation for activities/lessons

• Supervise the students during class transitions and special activities

• Ensure the classroom is safe and clean

  • Contact the Maintenance department with any requests for items that need attention

• Communicate effectively with the lead teacher regarding students' behavior, progress, or needs when the lead teacher is not present

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend and complete all trainings and meetings directed by your supervisor

• Mandatory before-care/after-care, and Corporate Care duties

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude

• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Ability to utilize educational technologies such as iPads, learning software, and basic word-processing software

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Classroom

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged standing/ sitting

• Stooping and/or kneeling