Job Description
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Kehoe-France School Metairie, LA Job Details Full-time | Contract $26,000 - $27,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Filing Working with students Performing background checks Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The job of Early Childhood Teacher Assistant was established to support the instructional program within the assigned classroom(s). The assistant has specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students and for supporting teachers and staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials (e.g., art projects, computer skills, language skills, etc.) to support and reinforce classroom goals and objectives. Assist with classroom assignments to support teachers in the instructional process. Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g., reading stories, providing writing assistance, reinforcing language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer learning programs, etc.) to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching academic goals and developmental milestones. Communicate with teachers for the purpose of assisting in implementing classroom objectives. Maintain classroom equipment, work area, and records (e.g., clean/bleach tables, sign-in/sign-out logs, etc.) to ensure item availability, provide written references, provide a safe learning environment, and/or meet mandated requirements. Monitor individual and/or group students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment. Perform general tasks (e.g., laminating, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, etc.) to help the teacher prepare instructional materials. Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to communicate information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and convey information relative to job functions. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Be familiar with and adhere to Type II state regulations, school policies and procedures, emergency drills, and safeguarding guidelines. Attend professional development meetings and workshops to meet state guidelines. Assist in diaper changing, bottle feeding, snack and lunchtime, playtime, stroller rides, etc. Perform tasks as directed by the lead teacher. Be actively advocating Kehoe-France Northshore's vision, mission, and promises. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, squatting, pushing, or pulling. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. E-Verify Participation:
KFS participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KFS and ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles KFS and ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history. KFS Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging KFS and ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply. Pay:
$26,000.00 - $27,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location:
In person
