NP PG - Teacher Assistant

The Children's Guild Alliance; Chillum (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is looking for a passionate Teacher's Assistant to join their innovative team. This role involves supporting the lead teacher in implementing individualized instructional programs and enhancing the educational experience for students. You will play a crucial part in fostering a nurturing environment, assisting with lesson preparation, and ensuring student engagement during various activities. If you have a compassionate attitude and a desire to make a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with lesson plans and student progress documentation.
• Oversee students during non-classroom times including lunch and field trips.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Instructional Support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details Job Location: The Childrens Guild School of Prince Georges County - Chillum, MD Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $19.00 - $27.43 Hourly

The Children's Guild Alliance is a nonprofit organization serving children, families, and child-serving organizations. We are dedicated to transforming how America educates and cares for its children through education, behavioral health, national training, and consultation services. We invite you to be part of our innovative team!

Are you interested in working with an organization that is transforming the way America cares for and educates its children?

The Children's Guild is seeking a Teachers Assistant who will be responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in implementing goals and objectives established in the individualized instructional programs for children enrolled in the school.

This position will be supervised by the teacher(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting the lead teacher with the development, preparation, and implementation of lesson plans;
• Reinforcing lessons by reviewing materials with students one-on-one or in small groups;
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times, including lunch break, field trips, and outdoor activities;
• Assisting lead teachers with the documentation of student progress and communication with parents;
• Assisting the lead teacher with recordkeeping, such as daily attendance and calculating grades;
• Participating in professional development, conferences, and meetings.
• Reporting to the assigned teacher(s).

Competencies:

The potential candidate must continuously grow towards proficiency in instruction, teamwork, and professional development.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree, Associate degree, High School diploma, or equivalent qualification. Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices. Must have a compassionate and positive attitude; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

EEOC Statement

The Children’s Guild provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.