Elementary Classroom Associate: Flexible Instruction Support

Power Youth; Tennessee; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) is seeking an Associate—Classroom to support teachers by covering vacancies when teachers are absent, preparing materials, supervising students, and assisting with assessments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits, with 1–3 years of relevant experience, and a focus on collaboration, planning, and student welfare in an urban school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 60 college credits from an accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform various instructional support tasks as assigned to facilitate the effective teaching of applicable subject matter and to maintain appropriate classroom environment.
• Provide tutoring/intervention services for students, as needed.
• Work with instructional leaders to plan daily lessons to meet the needs of all students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Follow the daily schedule (academic and supervisory), class rolls, lesson plans, and other information for the day’s activities as provided by the classroom teacher or school administration.
• Proctor and grade examinations or lessons and enter results into the appropriate classroom records.
• Record attendance according to school policy.
• Establish and enforce rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining effective classroom management to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Participate in meetings and/or assisting with school events as required
• Supervise students both in and out of the classroom.
• Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment and comply with all MNPS policies and state and federal laws.

Skills

Communication skills

Student supervision

Lesson planning

Adaptability

Technology basics

IEP support

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 60 college credits

Job description

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) is seeking an Associate—Classroom to support teachers by covering vacancies when teachers are absent, preparing materials, supervising students, and assisting with assessments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 60 college credits, with 1–3 years of relevant experience, and a focus on collaboration, planning, and student welfare in an urban school setting.