Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten - Central Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Edgewater (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Edgewater, MD is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant to support instructional staff in delivering early childhood lessons. You will work with students individually or in small groups, help implement plans, and prepare learning materials under the direction of teachers and the principal.

The role involves organizing classroom activities, assisting with assessments, and performing clerical tasks such as attendance and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with early childhood or Kindergarten preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional staff in implementing plans for kindergarten students.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize learning stations.
• Observe student progress and assist with assessments.
• Perform clerical tasks such as attendance and records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Title Code:

Teacher Assistant: Kindergarten

JOB SUMMARY
Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Work involves working directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher; assisting teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons and programs; observing students and assessing their progress; participating in staff development activities; and the preparation of instructional materials. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and the professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works directly with the students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Organizes materials (prescriptions) for each group/student. Sets up learning stations, laboratory, and activity centers. Supervises students while working; assists students having difficulty.
• Leads and/or facilitates group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation or individual work.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/cards, and other related materials. Assists with bulletin boards, exhibits and displays.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
• May supervise lunch duties, playground and bus duties as directed.
• Assists in the administration of tests/assessment instruments. Records data to record books/master charts/assessment forms.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests, keeping daily attendance, maintaining appropriate student folders/records, and other related tasks as assigned.
• Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.
• Assists in storing, inventorying, and requisitioning