Teacher Assistant: PreKindergarten - Carver Early Education Center

Title CodeTeacher Assistant PreKindergarten

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom. Work involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher in all subject areas assisting teachers in planning implementing and evaluating instructional lessons and programs observing students and assessing their progress participating in staff development activities and the preparation of instructional materials. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and the professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works directly with the students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in planning implementing and evaluating instructional lessons methods strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Organizes materials prescriptions for each group/student. Sets up learning stations laboratory and activity centers. Supervises students while working assists students having difficulty.
• Leads and/or facilitates group discussions sharing time individual recitation or individual work.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include posters charts transparencies game boards/cards and other related materials. Assists with bulletin boards exhibits and displays.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
• Provide assistance to the instructional staff in the supervision of students in the classroom. May supervise lunch duties playground and bus duties as directed.
• Assists in the administration of tests/assessment instruments. Records data to record book/master charts/assessment forms.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests keeping daily attendance maintaining appropriate student folders/records and other related tasks as assigned.
• Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.
• Assists in storing inventorying and requisitioning of instructional materials supplies and equipment as directed.
• Assists with non-instructional self-help skills such as dressing toileting and personal hygiene.
• Aids in organization/housekeeping tasks for laboratory learning stations work areas or other instructional settings.
• Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
• Refer or accompany disruptive students to principal.
• Accompanies students on field trips.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Associates Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university in lieu of Child Development Associate CDA Credential required.
• Experience: Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.
• Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics:
• Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods strategies and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience courtesy tact and good judgement in working with students teachers administrators fellow employees and parents.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications e.g. Video/Web Conferencing Microsoft Office Suite -Word Excel Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for Child Development Associate CDA Credential in lieu of Associates degree issued by Council for Professional Recognition required. To work in a Title I-funded school ParaPro Assessment in lieu of 48 college credit hours issued by ETS required.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: under 13% of the time
• Walking: under 13% of the time
• Sitting: between 13% and 23% of the time
• Keyboarding: between 13% and 23% of the time
• Talking: between 13% and 23% of the time
• Hearing: between 13% and 23% of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Vision: The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Office school or similar indoor environment over 23% of the time
• Noise Level: Moderate between 13% and 23% of the time
• Weight & Force: Lifting and carrying requirements: Up to 10 pounds under 13% of the time
• Travel Requirements: NA

JOB INFORMATION

• Approved Date: 2022-10-26
• Established Date: 2015-11-20
• Title Code: C21028
• Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT PRE-KINDERGARTEN
• Alternate Title: Teacher Assistant Pre-Kindergarten
• Reports to: Generic Principal
• Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL
• ORGANIZATION
• Division: Academics
• Business Unit: Curriculum Instruction & Assessment
• Department: PreK-12 Programs
• Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County SAAAAC
• CHR JOB INFORMATION
• Unit: IV
• Days Worked: 191
• FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
• Grade: S
• G08
• Click HERE to view Terms of Employment Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate Unit 4 - SAAAAC
• Essential Job: Months Worked: 10
• Hours Worked: 7
• Job Family: Educational Support Services
• Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants