Pre- K Instructional Aide

International Leadership of Texas; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

International Leadership of Texas seeks an instructional assistant to support teachers and students across reading, writing, and math. You will help prepare instructional materials, score tests, and maintain a well-organized classroom.

You may also supervise lunch, bus, and playground activities while reporting student needs to teachers. Ideal candidates have 48+ college credits or a high school diploma with ESSA-compliant assessment, and strong communication skills to work with children and

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring 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.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
• Make teacher aware 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.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Skills

Instruct reading/writing/math

Communicate effectively

Work with children

Education

48+ college credits / BA or higher

High School Diploma with ESSA option

Job description

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• 48+ Earned College Credits, Associates degree, Bachelors and/or Masters Degree at a U.S Department of Education recognized accredited institution of higher learning (Preferred)
• OR High School Diploma if formal academic assessment is passed as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
2. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
2. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Additional Duties

Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.