Support: Teacher's Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Glenpool (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Glenpool, OK is seeking a PreK Teacher’s Assistant to support classroom activities and assist the lead teacher in daily tasks. The role is full-time and involves assisting with instruction, classroom setup, and student supervision.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and experience in child care, plus strong communication and teamwork. The position may require lifting up to 50 pounds and collaboration with staff and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in child care preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to meet district requirements and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher’s request.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
• Assist with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Handle attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Assist in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Escorts children to and from various rooms.
• Treats all students with dignity and respect.
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team.
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator.
• Assist in supervision of students.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Child care experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Laminator

Copier

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Support: Teacher's Assistant

Position Title: PreK Teacher’s Assistant

Reports to: Site Administrator

FLSA Designation: Non-exempt

Calendar: 9 or 10 month

SUMMARY: Assists teachers in general daily classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher’s request
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Escorts children to and from various rooms
• Treats all students with dignity and respect
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in supervision of students

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: HS diploma or GED

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Previous work in child care. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demanded 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.

"While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds, such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

"The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students. The noise level in this environment is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment."

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Sandra Sams , Principal
• Lower Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]