Teacher Assistant Kindergarten
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Job Location:
Warwick, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION: Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten Wyman
CLASSIFICATION:
- #15A - 60 credits in education or special education - $27.08/hour
- #14A 60 credits in any field Teacher Assistant Training Program - $22.77/hour
- #12B Teacher Asst. Training Program Parapro Assessment - $20.49/hour
SHIFT: Days (8:00am to 3:30pm) - 35 hours/wk - 36 wks./yr.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Kindergarten Assistant will assist the classroom teacher in the supervision of students and perform other duties as prescribed by the classroom teacher and/or principal.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
- Prepare distribute and display materials as directed by the teacher.
- Meet the bus and assists children into the classroom.
- At the direction of the teacher the assistant will assist in maintaining order during instruction period.
- Take children to lavatory and assist with toileting needs as necessary.
- Escort children to and from various rooms as necessary and assist in those activities where necessary.
- Maintain records as required by the teacher.
- Assist with games walks and exercises.
- Perform other activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Responds to students needs as necessary.
- Other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ability to make accurate tabulations and computations; the ability to readily understand and carry out directions both oral and written; the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; the ability to develop an effective working relationship with staff students parents and the community; creative thinking problem solving skills and the ability to reinforce information one on one and to small groups; must have an understanding of child development and the ability to perform duties with an awareness of school department requirements and policies.
EDUCATION:
Such as may be gained through graduation from a senior high school or equivalent (GED). A minimum of two years college course work (60 credits) required in the field of early childhood elementary or special education or an Associates Degree in a program specifically in the area of teacher assistant. Completion of a RIDE approved TA Training Course suggested. One year related experience preferred.
Resume must be submitted by all applicants. Please mention posting number in your letter of application.
pursuant to Article V of the WISE contract this position is being filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of the school year. The successful candidate will need to attend a job fair in August to secure a position for the next school year.
WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION RACE RELIGION NATIONAL ORIGIN COLOR OR DISABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Early Childhood Education
- Time Management
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Word Processing
About Company
The Warwick Public Schools has approximately 8,500 students and 935 full time teachers in Rhode Island's second largest city. On the elementary level, the district has fourteen schools, one of which is an Early Childhood Center dedicated to preschool and kindergarten education. On t ... View more
