Kindergarten Learning Support Aide

Diocese of Harrisburg; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking a diligent Classroom / Teacher's Aide to support full-time teachers with clerical tasks and classroom activities. You will reinforce instruction, supervise students, assist with instructional materials, and help with special-needs students under teacher guidance.

Qualifications include a GED or high school diploma with on-the-job training, and 21+ age. This role involves coordinating with staff, preparing materials, and supervising various school environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum GED or a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
• Preferred an associate's degree or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Job training is typically done by the employer who helps a new teacher's aide understand the rules and operations of the workplace.
• Teacher's aides must know the appropriate responses when dealing with children and how to properly show educational materials to the classroom.
• Additionally, learning to follow the instructions of a teacher is extremely important.

Responsibilities

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach skills such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when completed.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Organize and label materials, and display students' work for their eye levels.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote development.
• Plan, prepare, and develop teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with disabilities.
• Take class attendance, and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Assist librarians in school libraries.

Education

Minimum GED or high school diploma

Associate's or bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking a diligent Classroom / Teacher's Aide to support full-time teachers with clerical tasks and classroom activities. You will reinforce instruction, supervise students, assist with instructional materials, and help with special-needs students under teacher guidance.

Qualifications include a GED or high school diploma with on-the-job training, and 21+ age. This role involves coordinating with staff, preparing materials, and supervising various school environments.