Grade 1 Instructional Assistant — Early Learning Support

Young World Physical Education; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Public Schools at Bates Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Grade 1 to support the teacher and classroom activities. You will assist with scheduling students for activities, manage small and large group sessions, and reinforce daily concepts under supervision.

Responsibilities include aiding personalized instruction, executing planned gross motor activities, and taking on non-instructional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Meet qualifications for NCLB (48 hours of college or higher OR pass state mandated test - Work keys)
• Ability to work with young children.

Responsibilities

• Works with students selected for participation in the pre-kindergarten project
• Assists school staff in scheduling selected students for project activities
• Follows a schedule of time periods with students each day as directed by supervising teacher
• Works with students in small and large groups
• Reinforces activities for a daily group from specific concepts designated and approved by the teacher
• Assists with the personalized instructional sessions of pupils to meet needs indicated by the Basic Skills Checklists
• Implements planned activities for gross motor activities to be used to meet needs as designated by the Basic Skills Checklists
• Assumes non-instructional duties assigned by the principal before and after the class day as current hours per day will allow
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

Skills

Ability to work with children

Education

48 hours of college or higher

Job description

Jackson Public Schools at Bates Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Grade 1 to support the teacher and classroom activities. You will assist with scheduling students for activities, manage small and large group sessions, and reinforce daily concepts under supervision.

Responsibilities include aiding personalized instruction, executing planned gross motor activities, and taking on non-instructional duties as needed.