Education Assistant: Classroom Support & Tutoring

Murfreesboro City Schools

Murfreesboro (TN)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Murfreesboro City Schools in Murfreesboro, TN, is seeking a Full-Time Education Assistant (EA) to support teachers and students within a 10-month contract. Duties include materials prep, direct instruction support, and clerical tasks to aid the instructional program and school operations.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or higher (or 48 college hours) or has ParaPro; must read/write well and protect confidentiality.

Qualifications

Must hold an associate's degree or higher; or have 48 hours college coursework; or pass the ParaPro assessment.
Must read and write sufficiently for assisting children; follow directions.
Must protect confidentiality rights of parents and children.
Must be punctual and regular in attendance; support safety and good self-esteem in children.
Light clerical skills may be helpful; experience with groups of children may be helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and maintaining instructional materials and activities.
Assist with direct instruction such as reading stories, tutoring, and administering assessments.
Assist with record keeping and light clerical tasks.
Assist children with personal physical needs.
Operate audio-visual equipment and grade papers.
Monitor large groups of children in cafeteria or bus areas.
Prepare bulletin boards and assist in the office.