Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Pre-K Teacher Assistant to support instructional activities, manage classroom materials, and supervise students across the day, including lunch and playground. The role emphasizes assisting the lead teacher and maintaining records, with a focus on safety and student well-being.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Texas educational aide certificate, or progress toward an associate degree/credit hours; six months of related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Texas aide certificate preferred.
• Preferred: 6 months of related experience or training for teacher assistants.
• Knowledge of child growth, development, and behavior is expected.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and displays.
• Assist with administration of tests and assignments.
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom and assist with equipment care.
• Support teacher with classroom records and reports.
• Engage with students individually or in small groups.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground.
• Attend staff development and faculty events as assigned.
• Maintain attendance and student records; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Experience/training

Child development knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Lifelong learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 college credits or pass assessment

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Job Description - Pre-K Teacher Assistant (RTP20260826-001)

Job Description

Pre-K Teacher Assistant - ( RTP20260826-001 )

Description

Description

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications

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.