Part Time Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools in Smyrna, TN is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students under the guidance of a certified teacher. Applicants should meet education requirements and possess strong computer skills, reliability, and a collaborative attitude.

The position emphasizes teamwork, dependable attendance, and the ability to work with small groups to reinforce learning, provide feedback, and maintain positive role modeling for children.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include an associate degree or 48 college hours or Para-Pro Assessment.
• Must have working computer knowledge.
• Candidate should be multi-task oriented and a team player.
• Must be able to work with small groups to reinforce skills and provide feedback.
• Must be a positive role model for young children.
• Excellent attendance record is expected.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective schedules and work routines.
• Capable of working under the direction of a certified teacher and completing duties.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and answer questions.
• Provide constructive academic feedback to students.
• Follow instructions and complete assigned work-related duties under supervision.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Multitasking

Follow instructions

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college hours (two years)

Para-Pro Assessment (ETS)

Job description

Educational Assistant

• Hold an associates degree or higher; OR *Have an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning; OR *Pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment
• Working computer knowledge
• Multi-tasked oriented, Firm, Team Player
• Must be able to work with small groups of students for the purpose of reinforcing skills, answering questions, providing constructive academic feedback
• Must be a positive role model for young children
• Excellent attendance
• Able to follow oral and written instructions
• Establish effective schedule and work routines
• Able to work under the direction of a certified teacher and complete assigned work-related duties