Bilingual Pre-K Assistant: Ignite Early Learning

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Bilingual Teacher Assistant for Pre-K to support the classroom and relieve the certified teacher of non-instructional tasks.

You will tutor students individually or in small groups, help with daily work, supervise meals, maintain records, communicate with parents, and ensure timely attendance. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential in a diverse, campus setting.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one of: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or passing an academic assessment.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
• One year of experience working with children
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Responsibilities

• Assist in intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help students with their daily work and in finding activities appropriate for their homework
• Review class activities and daily homework
• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities
• Talk to parents to provide updates on the student's progress, homework, and social behavior
• Distribute informative letters to parents regarding their child's progress
• Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution
• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency)

Associate degree or 48 college credit hours

Academic assessment passed

Tools

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Bilingual Teacher Assistant for Pre-K to support the classroom and relieve the certified teacher of non-instructional tasks.

You will tutor students individually or in small groups, help with daily work, supervise meals, maintain records, communicate with parents, and ensure timely attendance. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential in a diverse, campus setting.