Pre-K General Teacher Assistant (Grade: PK)

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieve teacher of various non-instructional duties

• Assists teacher in management of student arrival and departure time

• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified.

• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities

• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher

• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom

• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities

• Help teacher supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom, including hall, lunchroom, auditorium, gym, and playground monitoring

• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

• Assist Teacher with copying, organizing, and filing materials for distribution to students

• Help with the inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

• Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance

• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned

• Help decorate the classroom for special events, PTA meetings, holidays, etc

• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

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.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

• High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; 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 initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics

• Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified

• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities

• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession