Bilingual Pre-K Assistant: Inspire & Support Learning

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Bilingual Pre-K Teacher Assistant to support campus classrooms. You will assist in non-instructional tasks, tutor students, supervise meals, and help maintain orderly learning environments to help each child progress.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, a paraprofessional certificate, and at least one year of experience with children.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent; plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass 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.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students and relieve certified teacher of various non-instructional tasks.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities.
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Help students with 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

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Academic assessment

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Bilingual Pre-K Teacher Assistant to support campus classrooms. You will assist in non-instructional tasks, tutor students, supervise meals, and help maintain orderly learning environments to help each child progress.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, a paraprofessional certificate, and at least one year of experience with children.