Teacher Assistant; Grade: Pre-K

Overview

Job Description - Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K) (RTP)

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency);
  Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; and Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from various backgrounds.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.