Preschool Teaching Assistant

Department: Newton South Preschool Program

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt; Unit C

Reports to: Department Head; Principal

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SUMMARY: The Preschool Teaching assistant provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in the preschool. The teaching assistant is
responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; assisting with the development of lesson plans and delivering instruction
within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other professional staff and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging
parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues

Desired Qualifications:
Experience teaching at the preschool level
Degree in early childhood education

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children
  Instructs students in English language arts mathematics science social studies and an anti-bullying curriculum
  Assists in preparing daily lessons and activities
  Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate
  Differentiates instruction for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual need
  Provides targeted intervention to close student learning gaps
  Collects data to document student progress and aid in planning
  Assesses student progress towards learning targets objectives and expectations
  Provides feedback on progress to students parents and administration
  Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social emotional and learning
  problems
  Collaborates with instructional staff and colleagues to improve student outcomes
  Follows specific standards policies and procedures of the building and the district
  Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities
  Consistent reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
  Responsible for implementing other job related duties as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:
Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to walk stand sit talk and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend
stoop crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

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

Salary posted is based on full time work

Required Experience:

Junior IC