Teacher Assistant

Pace-Center-For-Girl; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace-Center-For-Girl in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a full-time Academic Support Aide to assist Teacher Advisors with classroom activities and provide remedial tutoring to students based on need.

The role emphasizes data entry, basic computer use, and collaboration with teachers, volunteers, and families. A high school diploma is required; further education or prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience using personal computers and database software.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Teaching experience in an educational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments to reinforce concepts.
• Administer and grade examinations; file student papers and related paperwork.
• Follow lesson plans and supervise class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor.
• Assist in administering state-required testing and comply with state regulations.
• Participate in parent conferences as needed and support program goals.
• Enter data into school systems and maintain accurate records.
• Support teachers on field trips and after-hours program activities.
• Collaborate with volunteers to support girls, families and program growth.

Skills

Data entry

Basic computer skills

Classroom support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Database software

Job description

Pay: $20.00 per hour
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Position Overview: This position is responsible for providing assistance to Teacher Advisors in academic and classroom activities and provides remedial or individual academic support/tutoring to students based on individual need.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Administers and grades examinations; files student papers and other paperwork.
• Follows lesson plan and supervises class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor.
• Assists in the administration of state required testing; complies with state regulations.
• Participates in parent conferences, as needed.
• Makes necessary recommendations to supervisor regarding academic program improvement.
• Interact with volunteers to support program/organizational activities.
• Enters data into ETO (and school board information systems as assigned).
• Assists the teachers on regularly scheduled field trips.
• Participates in after-hours center activities to support girls, families and the growth of the program.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience using personal computers and database software.

Other Requirements

• Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
• Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
• Follows policies and procedures of the Agency.

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum six months experience in an educational environment.
• Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment.
• Education Degree.
• Knowledge of state and school districts policies, preferred.
• Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
• Proficiency with the use of computers to enter data daily.

This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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