Preschool 3s Teaching Assistant

St. Mark's Episcopal School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mark's Episcopal School in Houston is seeking a Preschool 3s Teaching Assistant to support the instructional program under the teacher's direction, supervising students, and working one-on-one with children to reinforce lessons.

The role includes creating learning environments, preparing materials, basic classroom upkeep, and assisting with snacks and routines, with emphasis on fostering a warm, collaborative classroom community for families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Deep understanding of educating the whole child.
• Passion for teaching and learning with a collaborative spirit.
• Affinitiy for working with children and families in a highly engaged community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supervision across play areas, classroom, bathrooms, and dismissal.
• Reinforce lessons by working one-to-one or in small groups.
• Assist in creating a learning environment with displays and centers.
• Help teachers prepare lessons by gathering materials or setting up equipment.
• Assist with general housekeeping and room preparation.
• Maintain technology skills aligned with the school's vision.
• Assist students with toileting and personal hygiene.
• Assist students with snack and lunch.

Skills

Whole-child education

Collaborative spirit

Child & family engagement

Love of teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field

Job description

A St. Mark’s Preschool 3s Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing support to the instructional program under the direction of the teacher, with specific responsibility for supervising students, working with students one-on-one, performing general clerical tasks, and performing other duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom.

Essential Duties

• Maintain appropriate classroom supervision across play areas, the classroom, bathrooms, and dismissal, guiding and redirecting children's behavior as needed
• Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by working one-to-one with students or in small groups
• Assist in creating an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers
• Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment
• Help with general housekeeping and room preparation
• Maintain technology skills in keeping with the vision of the school
• Assist students with toileting and personal hygiene
• Assist students with snack and lunch

Other Duties

• Participate in school meetings and in-service activities
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities
• Participate in and/or support student and parent activities designed to involve the faculty and staff
• Escort students to ancillary classes
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Teacher or Head of Primary School

Required Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field
• A deep understanding of educating the whole child
• A passion for teaching and learning with a collaborative spirit
• Genuine affinity for working with children and families in a highly engaged community

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a sometimes highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environmentWork intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

Acknowledgments

• A copy of your college transcript
• A completed and signed Background inquiry release. This is a criminal check that is required of all employees by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. St. Mark's Episcopal School will provide this document to you
• Evidence of citizenship or a legal work permit

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