Pre-K Teacher Aide (SY 26-27)

Uplift Education; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplift Education in Dallas, TX seeks a Teacher Aide to provide clerical and instructional support, helping teachers prepare lessons and manage the classroom. You may tutor students, supervise on the playground, and assist with record-keeping and material preparation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and you must hold or be pursuing a Teacher Aide Certificate. Strong communication and basic computer skills are expected, with Spanish language skills considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Experience: Prior work with children is not required but preferred.
• Certification: Possess or be pursuing a Teacher Aide Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Takes attendance and grades homework and tests using sheets.
• Distributes textbooks, workbooks, and materials to students.
• Maintains order in the classroom and on school grounds.
• Pulls small groups to provide differentiated instruction.
• Assists as substitute teacher as needed for absences.
• Operates learning aids like film projectors and tape recorders.
• Prepares requisitions for library materials and supplies.
• Types materials and operates duplicating equipment.

Skills

Communication

Spanish (bilingual)

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Some college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mission Statement

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

Primary Purpose

Teacher Aides provide clerical and instructional support for classroom teachers, so teachers have more time for teaching and planning lessons. Teacher aides may tutor students, supervise students on the playground, in the cafeteria and discipline center, record grades, set up labs or equipment and prepare instructional materials.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs any combination of the following duties in the classroom to assist teaching staff.
• Takes attendance, grades homework and tests using answer sheets and records results.
• Distributes teaching materials to students, such as textbooks, workbooks, or paper and pencils.
• Maintains order within school and on school grounds.
• Pulls small groups of students to provide differentiated instructional support.
• Takes on substitute duties for last minute teacher absences.
• Operates learning aids, such as film and slide projectors and tape recorders.
• Prepares requisitions for library materials and stockroom supplies.
• Types material and operates duplicating equipment to reproduce instructional materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, And/or Certification(s)

• Education Requirements: Hish School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Some college coursework preferred but not required.
• Experience Requirements: Previous work with children preferred but not required.
• Special Skills/Certifications: Hold a valid Teacher Aide Certificate or be in the process of receiving one.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Communication Skills: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Bilingual Skills: Spanish speaking a plus
• Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook). Ability to use basic office equipment. The ability to learn and use other software as necessary.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours will be necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.

Starting Pay

$19.80/hr

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.