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.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Aide (full- or part-time) The Kessler School Dallas, TX Job Details Part-time | Full-time $25,000 - $34,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications School experience Bachelor's degree Working with students Classroom experience Lesson planning Teaching experience with young children Full Job Description The Kessler School Pre-Kindergarten Aide Teacher Job Description Located just minutes from downtown Dallas in the vibrant Oak Cliff neighborhood, The Kessler School (TKS) is an early childhood through 8th grade independent school. Our Mission is to create a community of diverse learners that values individuality, cultivates a passion for learning, instills respect for others, and promotes leadership and community service. Our small community collaborates to equip our students with skills and values that help develop self-sufficient, high-achieving and joyful learners, and aspiring leaders. Why work at
TKS:
TKS is a culturally and socially diverse community, promoting ongoing learning and growth in and out of the classroom. Professional development and mentorship are part of our ethos to encourage growth as educators and model lifelong learning. Small class sizes (typically 8-12) mean more individualized attention for our students and more manageable workloads for our teachers. Expectations-and support-are high, leading to excellence across campus. Full health benefits and long-term investment opportunities are offered. Extra holidays (2 weeks Spring Break; 1 full week Fall Break, in addition to typical school holidays) allow for rejuvenation and extended paid time off.
Pre-Kindergarten I & II Aide Job Description:
Assist Lead Teachers in caring for our 3- and 4-year old students (4 classrooms); Assist in planning for and implementing lessons and projects in math, science, language arts, and social studies; Support Lead Teachers in developing SEL growth and executive functioning of all students, relying on Responsive Classroom models; Assist with community service initiatives ("TKS Cares"); On occasion, communicate with parents/guardians, as needed; Fill in as Lead Teacher Substitute as needed; Support Lead Teachers in Project-Based Learning experiences for your students; Communicate with Lead Teachers on your observations of student growth and needs; Manage student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a positive classroom environment; Celebrate student progress and effort each day.
TKS Faculty Essential Functions:
In addition to the grade-level specific expectations, all TKS teachers actively participate in all professional development sessions, independently and as a team, including a week of in-service before school starts and on predetermined dates throughout the year and attend all-faculty meetings after school; attend Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings 1-2 times per month and commit to improving instructional, culture-building and leadership skills; incorporate feedback from colleagues, mentors, and administrators promptly; implement all TKS routines and procedures with professionalism and fidelity; complete all duties, posts, and tasks as assigned, including occasional evening and weekend activities; and find ways to share your talents and skills with the community and engage beyond the classroom.
Qualifications:
Professional teaching experience in early childhood/lower school institutions; Bachelor's degree and solid academic record from an accredited college or university; Excellent communication skills, written and spoken; Ability to work collaboratively, with regular observation/feedback cycles; Willingness to support the culture and institutional policies and procedures of the school; Demonstrated success working in a high-performing private school setting preferred; and A level of flexibility and a love of teaching young children. Equal Employment Opportunity The Kessler School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The school's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
