Teacher Assistant

Pace Center for Girls; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Center for Girls in Jacksonville, FL seeks a dedicated assistant to support Teacher Advisors with academic activities and provide tutoring based on student needs.

Responsibilities include helping students with assignments, grading exams, following lesson plans, and assisting with state testing and data entry. Strong computer skills and at least a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; associates or bachelor's preferred.
• Experience using computers and basic database software.
• Experience in educational environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups with assignments.
• Administer and grade examinations; file student papers.
• Follow lesson plans and supervise class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor.
• Assist with state-required testing and comply with regulations.
• Participate in parent conferences as needed.
• Enter data into school board information systems as assigned.
• Support teachers during field trips and after-hours activities.
• Make recommendations to supervisor for program improvement.

Skills

Tutoring

Classroom support

Data entry

Basic PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Database software

General PC skills

Job description

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Hours: 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 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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