Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Teaching Assistant to support young learners in a dynamic classroom environment. This role involves working closely with certified staff to enhance students' learning experiences, particularly for those with special needs. You will assist in various classroom activities, manage student behavior, and foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and development. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young children, this is an excellent opportunity to join a committed team and contribute to shaping future generations.

Qualifications

• Assist certified staff with students to meet educational goals.
• Support students with special needs in classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce learning in reading, math, and other subjects.
• Assist with classroom management and student behavior.

Skills

Instructional Support

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Ability to Work with Special Needs

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Personal Computers

Office Software (e.g., Word, Excel)

Job description

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Teaching Assistant for the Early Childhood Prek classroom at Busy Bee Academy -Richard L. Johnson Building. Early Childhood Prek is for 3 yr olds with and without disabilites.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other teaching assistants.
• Assist with student hygiene needs, which may include toileting.
  
  

Additional Duties:

• Assist counseling or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
  
  

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

Less than 12 month

5.9 Hours per day

Grade 8 on Classified Staff Salary Matrix

Other conditions and stipulations as listed in the Classified Staff Handbook

Starting Hourly Rate Placement: $16.97-18.69 based on experience

An additional $1 per hour will be paid through referendum funds

Hiring Manager: Herschel Willey - [e-mail]

Heather Rimstidt - [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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