Teacher Assistant

International Schools Partnership Limited; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

International Schools Partnership Limited is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant in Metairie, Louisiana. Key responsibilities include adapting classroom activities, assisting students with assignments, and maintaining a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma and be able to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving students.

This position involves close collaboration with teachers and includes attending professional development sessions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and being an advocate of the school's vision and mission.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with state regulations and school policies.
• Ability to assist in diaper changing and feeding during meal times.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in small groups with lesson assignments.
• Maintain classroom equipment and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Report observations relating to student behavior.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Monitoring Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials (e.g., art projects, computer, language skills, etc.) to support and reinforce classroom goals and objectives.
• Assist with classroom assignments to support teachers in the instructional process.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g., reading stories, providing writing assistance, reinforcing language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer learning programs, etc.) to practice and/or reinforce learning concepts and help students reach academic goals and developmental milestones.
• Communicate with teachers to assist in implementing classroom objectives.
• Maintain classroom equipment, work area, and records (e.g., clean/bleach tables, sign‑in/sign‑out logs, etc.) to ensure availability of items, provide written reference, provide a safe learning environment, and/or meet mandated requirements.
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in various settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform general tasks (e.g., laminating, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, etc.) to help the teacher prepare instructional materials.
• Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to communicate information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Attend meetings and in‑service presentations to acquire and/or convey information related to job functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Type II state regulations, school policies and procedures, emergency drills, and safeguarding guidelines.
• Attend professional development meetings and workshops to meet state guidelines.
• Assist in diaper changing, bottle feeding, snack and lunch time, play time, stroller rides, etc.
• Perform tasks as directed by the lead teacher.
• Be an active advocate of Kehoe‑France Northshore’s vision, mission, and promises.

Physical Requirements

Perform duties that require lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, squatting, pushing, and/or pulling. The job requires sitting, walking, and standing.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma.

Conditional on completion of a federal criminal background check covering the countries you have lived and worked in during the last 10 years; convictions will be reviewed against safeguarding principles. All employees must complete drug testing upon hire; random drug tests may be required.

All post holders are subject to vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory criminal background checks covering the previous 10 years of employment history.