Teacher Assistant

Tier 6

Range:

$12.85 - $20.88

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Teacher Assistant works with the Lead Teacher/Teacher to assist with Traditional and/or Montessori curriculum development and delivery, materials, equipment and facilities requirements, and attends in-service trainings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in preparing classroom for daily activities including pre and post teaching activities; Assists with monitoring classroom to ensure the safety of the students; Assists in the delivery of Traditional and/or Montessori extensions in the classroom; Assists in preparing classroom incident reports and communicates with parents on daily behaviors of students; Assists in preparing classroom lesson plans and coordinates activities with other education staff; Assists in coordinating student transportation; Assists with the evaluation of student progress; Assists Lead Teacher/Teacher to keep current on instructional service delivery mechanisms and implements changes in Traditional and/or Montessori curriculum; Assists in guiding students through technology lessons; Works with program staff to assist with cultural and Tiwa Language integration into the program; Other position related duties as required and assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or its equivalent G.E.D.; Must be able to attain CDA Certification (Child Development Accreditation) within 2 years of hire and have 6 months of experience in working with children ages 3-5 in a child care setting; Must be able to attain food handlers card and First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months of hire; Must possess valid Texas driver's license and be insurable; Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug screen and criminal history background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Computer literate (working knowledge of MS Office Suite); Must have excellent interpersonal skills and service standards in order to maintain good community and staff relations; Ability to acquire and maintain current education requirements (24 hours) of child development training; Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills; Ability to demonstrate and model unwavering ethical behavior; Must be able to work with families from various socio-economic backgrounds; Knowledge of public elementary school functions; Knowledge or ability to obtain knowledge of Montessori teaching method; Ability to work independently and in a team setting; Ability work with a team of instructional aides, internal cultural partners, and external consultants; Must be able to adapt to multi-projects and challenging assignments; Outgoing personality and able to work with the public; Must be detailed oriented; Must be self-motivated and able to exercise independent judgment; Must be able to adequately prioritize and administer daily activities; Excellent time management and organizational skills; Must be culturally sensitive.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.

The vision requirements include:

close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. This description is a summary of principle responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties which may be assigned.