A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
(Grades K-5) St. Mary's School - 4.2 Aliso Viejo, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract $20 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications School experience Customer service Experience working with children Bachelor's degree Working with students Experience working with 5th graders Productivity software Elementary school teaching experience Full Job Description Reports to:
Head of Lower School Status:
Full-time, hourly, non-exempt, 10 month position
Purpose:
To provide assistance for Kindergarten through Grade 5 teachers. To provide supervision of students during morning drop-off, recess, lunch breaks and afternoon pick-up.
Schedule:
Typical hours are 7:45-3:30, Monday - Thursday and 7:45 - 1:30 on Fridays. Some days will need to be flexible for evening events like Back to School Night, Open House, etc.
Duties:
Collaborate with classroom/grade-level teachers to develop and implement effective lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the school's curricular program. At the teacher's direction, plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Support a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Maintain records of academic performance by scanning and filing individual student's International Baccalaureate (IB) portfolio throughout the year. Manage student behavior in accordance with the St. Mary's parent handbook. Have familiarity with Responsive Classroom program for classroom management. Supervise students during morning drop-off, recess, lunch breaks and afternoon pick-up. Provide substitute coverage during the teacher's short term absences. Assist with morning traffic duty. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and members of the school community. Support the School and its leadership. Other duties as required by the Head of Lower School and Head of School.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience working with school age children. 2. Experience working with children in grades K-5. 3. Must possess a love for children. 4. Ability to nurture student's natural inquisitive desire to learn. 5. Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus. 6. Highly ethical team player. 7. High energy, self-starter with ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time-sensitive deadlines are the norm, as are interruptions. 8. Strong computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office. 9. Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you pass a LiveScan Background check?
