Pre-K Generalist Teacher Assistant — Classroom Support Pro

Dallas Independent School District; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Generalist Teacher Assistant for Pre-K to support the classroom and instructional activities. You will help prepare materials, supervise students, and assist with records, attendance, and reporting under the guidance of a licensed teacher.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus an associate degree or 48 college credits or completion of an assessment, and a Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency); Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; and Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from various backgrounds.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Child growth & development

Diversity awareness

Classroom organization

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 48 college credits / assessment

Texas Educational Aide certificate

Job description

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Generalist Teacher Assistant for Pre-K to support the classroom and instructional activities. You will help prepare materials, supervise students, and assist with records, attendance, and reporting under the guidance of a licensed teacher.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus an associate degree or 48 college credits or completion of an assessment, and a Texas educational aide certificate.