Teacher Assistant | 2024-2025 School Year
Teacher Assistant
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to work cooperatively with the principal and teacher to provide a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available curriculum and technology materials.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Supervises students in classroom, hall, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Participates in professional learning and PLT meetings, as appropriate, to understand grade level standards, standards-aligned curriculum, and instructional strategies to support student learning.
- Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and / or individual support).
- Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, organizing classroom learning spaces, and ordering materials.
- Assists the teacher in creating a positive, nurturing, and supportive class environment conducive to learning and developing social emotional skills.
- Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s).
- Participates in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children’s arrival and departure to and from school.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
- Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work independently, under general supervision.
- Ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, parents, and students.
- Ability to operate and maneuver standard office equipment and specialized classroom equipment.
- Ability to work with student data and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to provide a broad range of instructional assistance to teachers and others.
- Knowledge of grade appropriate competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
- Minimum : Either of the following :
- Completion of an Associate’s Degree or 48 college credit hours with a grade of C or better with a desired concentration in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development.
- High School Diploma / GED AND successful completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program OR Completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan.
- If you do not meet the above requirements at this time, you may be eligible for an alternative pathway to becoming a Teacher Assistant in which you have one year to complete both the following requirements :
- Pass the Work Keys-three assessments needed : Reading (4), Mathematics (4), Writing (3)
- Complete 96 hours of in-service training / professional development with WS / FCS
- Desirable : Associates Degree with a concentration in Education PLUS two years working with elementary age children.
Pay Grade 55 - Pay Rate $2,627.80 Monthly - Full-Time 10 Months
PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS :
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
Climbing / Balancing
Lifting / Carrying
O up to 30 lbs.
Crawling / Kneeling
Grasping / Twisting
Walking
Reaching
Running
Pushing / Pulling
Standing
Fingering / Typing
Sitting
Driving
F requires driving car between sites
Bending / Stooping
Others :