Bilingual Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dallas is seeking a Bilingual Teacher Assistant for Pre-K. The role involves supporting teachers, tutoring students, and maintaining student records. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a paraprofessional certificate, and experience with children. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Paraprofessional certificate required from the State Board of Certification.
• One year of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Communicate with parents about students' progress.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Description - Bilingual Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K) (RTP20250512-036)

Job Description

Bilingual Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K) - (RTP20250512-036)

Description

1. Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in the assigned area and relieve the certified teacher of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature.
2. Assist teachers and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities.
3. Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher.
4. Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up on learning activities.
5. Help students with their daily work and find activities appropriate for their homework.
6. Review class activities and daily homework.
7. Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities.
8. Communicate with parents to provide updates on students' progress, homework, and social behavior.
9. Distribute informative letters to parents regarding their child's progress.
10. Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution.
11. Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files.
12. Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
13. Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment/alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties there are essential.

Qualifications

1. Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or passing an academic assessment.
2. Paraprofessional certificate required from the State Board of Certification.
3. One year of experience working with children.
4. Knowledge of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
5. Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups.
6. Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
7. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
8. Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
9. Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
10. Willingness to stay current with developments in the profession.