Teacher Assistant

Charter-School-of-Inquir; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter-School-of-Inquir in Buffalo, NY is seeking a certified Teaching Assistant to support classroom instruction under the supervision of a lead teacher. You will assist in small-group settings, help with behavior management, and prepare instructional materials to keep students engaged and on task.

The ideal candidate holds a NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, has prior experience with elementary students, and will complete required child abuse reporting and violence prevention workshops.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification.
• Workshops on identifying and reporting child abuse.
• Workshop on violence prevention in schools.
• Previous experience in an instructional setting with elementary school children.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to communicate openly with others.

Responsibilities

• Works with teachers to address individual needs of students.
• Works with students individually or in small groups, under supervision.
• Delivers instruction planned by lead classroom teacher.
• Assists in classroom management and keeps students on task.
• Prepares class materials and completes documentation for intervention plans.
• Leads guided reading groups and provides AIS under direction of the lead teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

NYS Teaching Assistant Certification

Job description

Certified - Teaching - Teaching Assistant {TA}

Summary:

Provides instructional support to students under the direct supervision of a teacher.

Responsibilities

As determined and directed by the classroom teacher:

• Works with teachers to address individual needs of students
• Works with students individually or in small groups, under supervision
• Delivers instruction planned by lead classroom teacher
• Assists in classroom management
• Keeps students on task
• Prepares class materials
• Completes documentation for Response to Intervention
• Implements behavior intervention plans
• Leads guided reading groups
• Provides AIS under direction of lead teacher
• Adheres to all dress standards and policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Valid NYS Teaching Assistant Certification

Workshop on identifying and reporting child abuse

Workshop on violence prevention in schools

Previous experience in an instructional setting with elementary school children

Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills; maintaining open communication and relating sensitively to others

Job Attachment

Itinerant Location 404 Edison St. Buffalo, NY 14215

Position Status Full time

Contact Person's Name Dr. Antigone P. Peek

Contact Person's Title Head of School

Contact Person's Phone [phone]