STEP Teacher Assistant: Early Childhood Support

Horizon Elementary School; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools Horizon Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a STEP Teacher Assistant to support the classroom, prepare instructional materials, supervise student behavior, and assist with personal care needs under the guidance of the teacher.

You will implement behavior modification plans, help administer literacy assessments, and collaborate with the STEP Teacher to monitor student safety and progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and Early Childhood credential required.
• Experience working with preschool age children.
• Experience with diverse cultures.
• Bi-lingual preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group instruction on activities as instructed; implements lesson plans with the teacher.
• Prepares the classroom for meals and activities, assists students on and off the bus, prepares meal counts for the cafeteria staff, and performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
• Collects data and records anecdotal student observations; record keeping and documentation for all information related to each student and family.
• In collaboration with the STEP Teacher, implements behavior modification plans in accordance with the STEP program philosophy and monitors students’ safety.
• Supports the administration of literacy assessments to students.

Skills

Preschool experience

Diverse cultures

Bi-lingual (optional)

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early Childhood credential

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools Horizon Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a STEP Teacher Assistant to support the classroom, prepare instructional materials, supervise student behavior, and assist with personal care needs under the guidance of the teacher.

You will implement behavior modification plans, help administer literacy assessments, and collaborate with the STEP Teacher to monitor student safety and progress.