Teacher Assistant

Islamic League of America; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation time

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Madina Academy in Windsor, CT seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support lead teachers in delivering engaging lessons and organized classroom activities.

You will assist with lesson prep, track attendance, and work with students who need extra help, while maintaining a positive, patient approach. A college or associate’s degree is preferred, and strong communication with students, parents, and teachers is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teacher’s Assistant
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Cool-tempered and positive attitude
• Love for teaching and ability to build trusting relationships with students, teachers, and parents

Responsibilities

• Help teachers prepare lesson plans and set up materials for classes
• Track student attendance and class schedules
• Review material with students needing extra help
• Work with small groups for remedial teaching or reinforcement
• Escort and supervise students in lunch, recess, and activities
• Ensure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start
• Assist teachers with various tasks and classroom management
• Report behavioral issues to teachers

Skills

Experience as TA

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Education

College or associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Title: Director of School Administration & Human Resources

Contact

Madina Academy is looking for a competent Teacher Assistant to help our lead teachers educate our students. You’ll get to work with children of various ages and educational needs while learning how to craft effective lesson plans and organize classrooms.

As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll be responsible for individuals or groups of students who need assistance to absorb the lesson material. In addition, you’ll work with the Lead Teacher to build plans for the class and help them with record-keeping.

To do this job well, you should be intelligent, patient, and positive. So, if you’re ready to develop yourself in the teaching world and do some good for our students, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Help teachers prepare lesson plans
• Set up necessary material for classes (e.g., projectors, chemistry sets)
• Track student attendance and class schedules
• Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges
• Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process
• Escort and supervise students in the lunchroom, recess, field trips, school activities, etc.
• Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start
• Assist teachers with various tasks
• Help students adjust, learn and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues

Requirements and skills

• Experience as a Teacher’s Assistant
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Cool-tempered and positive attitude
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers, and parents
• A college or associate’s degree is preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, discounted tuition for employees' children, paid vacation time, and a supportive work environment.

Title: Director of School Administration & Human Resources