The Teacher Assistant reports to the Principal or other designated supervisor and is responsible for supporting the teaching staff by carrying out daily tasks designed to help students achieve both socially and academically.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the classroom teacher in planning and implementing instructional activities
• Assist the classroom teacher in tutoring, testing, small group instruction and supervising study groups
• Assist with supervision of students during lunch periods, recess periods, assemblies, field trips and other activities, as assigned
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing, developing and constructing instructional materials, bulletin boards and other classroom aidsAssist in administering, scoring and recording tests, checking notebooks, class assignments and homework; performing routine recordkeeping tasks and conducting guided practice activities
• Serve as a resource for substitute teachers, as needed
• Observe student behavior and assist in correcting minor problems and reporting major difficulties to the teacher
• Assist in operating instructional equipment
• Assist with toileting and supporting students with self-help skills
• Clean and sanitize tables, toys, instructional materials, and other areas as appropriate
• Maintain the confidentiality of information about students at all times
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications Desired:

• Ability to organize and prepare classroom lessons and materials
• Sincere desire to work with and help educate children
• Ability to motivate others, be creative, flexible, and patient
• Minimum of 60 college credit hours -  early childhood education-related courses required
• Other skills, based upon specific assignment

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