Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Early Childhood Art

Department: School

Job Category: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt /Salaried

Salary: $15,000 annualized (over Academic year)

Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Reports to: Director, Early Childhood

JOB SUMMARY:

The teaching assistant is responsible for assisting in the development of lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. Additionally, the position requires the teaching assistant to maintain a class environment advantageous to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students while maintaining proper classroom management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIECNE

• -High School Diploma
• -2 years of college (minimum)
• -1 year experience with children or youth in ministry or educational setting
• -Teaching certificate ( obtained or in pursuit )

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• -Holds and communicates high expectations of student achievement and behavior.
• -Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• -Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• -Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• -Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, appropriate behavior, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• -Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addressing individual student requirement.
• -Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• -Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• -Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• -Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.
• -Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• -Supports the classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Job Specification:

The list of Requirements, Duties, Responsibilities is not exhaustive but is merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical development).

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Primarily standing or walking 100% of the time in/outdoors
• Extended periods of standing may be required. Ability to lift, push and pull at least 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.
• Ability to office equipment (laminating, copier, computer)normal hand/eye dexterity
• Normal physical activity including some bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting arms to point to monitor or smart screen.