Preschool Teacher Assistant

General Definition of Work

Under general supervision performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher meet

the needs of all students and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Reports to a Principal and/or lead teacher.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma and 48 semester hours OR
• High school diploma and Associates degree or higher OR
• High school diploma and at least silver score on Workkeys
• Child Care Credentials-EDU 119

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
• General knowledge of student handbook rules.
• General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Possess excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• • Holds or is eligible for a NC Dept. of Health and Human Services Childcare Criminal Background Check and approval letter (renew prior to expiration; every 5 years)
  • Holds or can acquire a Medical Report prior to employment that is not older than 12 months
  • Holds or can acquire TB test or screening prior to employment that is not older than 12 months

  Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • General knowledge of parent handbook.
  • General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
  • General knowledge of NC Division of Child Development Child Care Rules and Requirements.
  • General knowledge of Environmental Health Rules and Requirements.
  • Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students.
  • Ability to motivate students.
  • Ability to accept and follow the direction of teacher as well as being a self-starter.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
  • Ability to perform general clerical duties.
  • Ability to operate common office machines.
  • Ability to maintain basic files and records.
  • Ability to understand basic files and records.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Patient and kind showing respect for all students regardless of abilities or needs.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
  • Dependable and prompt.

Salary
Pay Grade 57

Reports to
Principal

Essential Functions

• Assist teacher with planning organizing implementing and evaluating Instructional activities developing classroom procedures and preparing necessary materials.
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom.
• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
• Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and

maintenance tasks related to school equipment.

• Performs various clerical duties as needed maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files etc.

• Participates in staff development workshops.
• Perform related tasks as required or directed by a supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers copiers typewriters calculators pencils scissors and equipment for children with special needs etc.
• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking physical requirements maybe to lift up to 30 lbs.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.