Preschool Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant will work under the direction of the Lead Teacher and substitute for the Lead Teacher as needed. This teacher will be expected to attend weekly Staff Meetings, arrive on time, and work during the extended day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates lesson plans for specific subjects

• Leads small groups; guides students

• Assists in classroom management

• Assists with field trips, recess and class transitions

• Monitors before and after school programs as assigned

• Works as a team teacher under the guidance of the lead teacher

• Prepares, teaches, and supervises students as directed by the lead teacher

• Monitors students in class, on the playground and at lunch

• Grades student papers as directed by the lead teacher

• Attends all required evening events

• Performs other duties as assigned/needed by the Director or Assistant Director

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some Undergraduate course work with experience working with children

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with teaching experience

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stamina for 8 hours of student instruction and supervision.

• Use of hands for repetitive motions, such as writing and typing.

• Standing/Walking: 3-6 hours/day.

• Sitting: 2-4 hours/day.

• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing of stairs or ladders.

• Lifting/carrying: Up to 40 lbs.

• Occasional physical interaction with students, as provided by law and to ensure the physical safety of the student and/or others.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)