Teacher Assistant, STEP (Preschool)

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a STEP Teacher Assistant to support teachers with instructional duties, classroom prep, behavior management, and literacy assessments. The role includes clerical tasks and assisting with personal care needs as required, under teacher supervision.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and an Early Childhood credential, with preschool experience and a capacity to work with diverse cultures. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Early Childhood credential required.
• Experience working with preschool age children.
• Experience working with diverse cultures.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group instruction on activities as instructed; implements lesson plans with the teacher.
• Prepares the classroom for meals and activities, assists students on and off the bus, prepares meal counts for the cafeteria staff, and performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
• Collects data and records anecdotal student observations; record keeping and documentation for all information related to each student and family.
• In collaboration with the STEP Teacher, implements behavior modification plans in accordance with the STEP program philosophy and monitors students' safety.
• Supports the administration of literacy assessments to students.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Preschool experience

Cultural sensitivity

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early Childhood credential

Tools

Job description

Position Overview

The STEP Teacher Assistant assists the teacher by performing instructional duties, preparing classroom materials, supervising student behavior, learning and applying specific behavior management techniques, performing clerical duties, administering literacy assessments, and providing assistance with personal hygiene and physical care needs as required. The work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.

Position Overview

The STEP Teacher Assistant assists the teacher by performing instructional duties, preparing classroom materials, supervising student behavior, learning and applying specific behavior management techniques, performing clerical duties, administering literacy assessments, and providing assistance with personal hygiene and physical care needs as required. The work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group instruction on activities as instructed; implements lesson plans with the teacher.
• Prepares the classroom for meals and activities, assists students on and off the bus, prepares meal counts for thecafeteria staff, and performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
• Collects data and records anecdotal student observations; record keeping and documentation for all informationrelated to each student and family.
• In collaboration with the STEP Teacher, implements behavior modification plans in accordance with the STEP program philosophy and monitors students' safety.
• Supports the administration of literacy assessments to students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and an Early Childhood credential required
• Experience working with preschool age children
• Experience in working with diverse cultures
• Bi-lingual preferred, but not required
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking. expressing or exchanging ideas by means ofthe spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recalland apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods oftime. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift,carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to

Principal or Assistant Principal

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Days/Hours

184 days, 7 hours per day

Salary Level

Universal//Scale B.1- Non-Exempt Level 4

Salary Range

$ 22.47 -$ 25.28

Salary Scale

lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible

No

Union Designation

Non Certified