PreK4Ward Teaching Assistant

United Way Worldwide; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Teaching Assistant to support classroom activities at Bel-Aire Elementary School. Responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher, evaluating students, and ensuring a safe learning environment for children. Ideal candidates have a passion for teaching and qualifications in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug/alcohol screening and criminal background check.
• Prior experience in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a program of study and managing classroom behavior.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• Communicate with parents or guardians as directed.

Skills

Interest in helping children

Communication

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma

Higher education coursework in early childhood education

Job description

Job Summary:

• Assist lead teacher in implementing a program of study employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting PreK4Ward goals and objectives;
• Assist in creating a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of four -year old’s;
• Assume responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of students under his/her direct supervision;
• Assist lead teacher in evaluating students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required;
• Assist teacher in submitting reports and records as required;
• Submit timesheets to Kelly Services in a timely and requested manner;
• Communicate with students and parents or guardians as directed by Lead Teacher;
• Follow and assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend teacher meetings as needed.
• Perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by United Way of South Mississippi.

Qualifications:

• Must possess an interest and passion for helping and teaching children;
• Must Pass a DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING
• Must pass a CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
• High school diploma required
• Completion of higher education course work in early childhood education, elementary education or prior experience in early childhood education is preferred.
• For consideration, please include a resume with application.

**This position is paid through Kelly Services at $12.00 per hour for approximately 36 hours per week. ** Position is located at Bel-Aire Elementary School.

Equal Opportunity Employer