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Teachers Assistant (930a-630p) Greeneville, TN
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What they do
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.
$34,086 / year median in Tennessee
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Summary:
The Teacher's Assistant is to assist the teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. To help implement planned activities geared to the developmental needs of a particular group of children and to channel productively the interest and energies of these children. To be aware of and attend to the needs of individual children. To work closely with classroom teacher to implement daily planned classroom activities. To maintain a clean, organized, healthy, and safe classroom environment.
Requirements:
Any combination of training/experience that will allow the caregiver to perform the above requirements. Must possess a clear, working understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice of Early Childhood. A high school degree or equivalent is required. A Child Development Associate certificate is preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be willing to receive training that the appropriate state's Grading System requires to maintain this position.
Licenses and Certifications:
BLS Certification or Heart Saver/CPR required
Work Requirements:
Shift:
Day On Call:
No Weekends:
No Travel Required:
No Travel Shift Details:
930a-630p
City/State:
Greeneville, TN Location:
Early Learning Centers