Education Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Memphis is seeking an Education Assistant to support teachers and enhance student learning. The role involves preparing materials, supervising students, and assisting with special needs. Ideal candidates should have an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Assist teachers in instructing and supervising students.
• Provide support to special needs students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and classrooms for activities.
• Supervise and assist children in classroom and school areas.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree

48 semester hours

Job description

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Overview

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

Summary Description

Perform specialized work by assisting school teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested; incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test, and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs