Teacher Assistant

HERTFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Winton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction and foster a positive learning environment. This role involves assisting the lead teacher with planning, organizing, and implementing educational activities, while also providing support to students in their learning journey. The ideal candidate will be proactive in maintaining classroom order, communicating effectively with parents, and encouraging students to develop good habits and respect for their surroundings. Join a team committed to quality education and making a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Support teacher in instructional planning and organization.
• Assist with clerical tasks and maintain classroom records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor student behavior in various locations.
• Communicate student needs to parents and the community.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Education

48 College Credit Hours

Associate's Degree

Job description

Hertford County Public Schools Job Description

JOB TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

To provide support to the teacher in planning, organizing and implementing the instructional program. To provide support for clerical, technical and monitorial functions. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Classroom Teacher

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the teacher with planning and organizing, evaluating instructional activities, developing classroom procedures, and preparing program materials, equipment, and resources such as films, books, field trips, art supplies, etc.
• Works with individuals and small groups to reinforce, helps remediate, and generally assists in instruction
• Maintains an awareness of individual student needs, strengths, weaknesses, and problems
• Assists with necessary clerical and technical tasks in maintaining the classroom such as: collecting and accounting for money; maintaining classroom files and records; collecting, checking and recording grades for class work, homework, and workbooks; writing letters, notes and permission slips; and using necessary technical equipment.
• Assists students with understanding rules and regulations
• Shares the responsibility for classroom and school cleanliness and neatness in the building and on the grounds by: helping teachers and students clean up after activities; assisting teachers and students during meals and snack time; and helping with the care and feeding of pets, plants, etc.
• Assists students in developing good housekeeping skills and respect for the environment both inside and outside the classroom.
• Encourages students to use good manners and to respect the property of others
• Conducts self as a role model to the students
• Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacher(s) and demonstrates understanding and participation in the program goals
  
  

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• Supervises students and monitors student behavior in the classroom and other locations such as bus and car loading areas, cafeteria, restrooms, halls, classrooms, playground, safety drills, etc.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods and reports discipline problems to teacher or principal
• Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior
• Reconciles minor student conflicts
• Records data regarding attendance, health, behavior and other information as necessary
• Communicates the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner including: discussing student needs in a positive manner; serving on committees; and participating in discussion of student evaluation in a professional manner
• Participates in curricular and extracurricular activities
• Takes responsibility for the class when the teacher is out of the classroom
• Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to the student(s) and the class
• Receives training and in-service pertinent to the job function
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor(s)
  
  

Requirement: 48 College Credit hours or an Associates degree