Teacher Assistant, STEP (Preschool)

Loudoun County Public Schools; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a STEP Teacher Assistant in Sterling, VA. The role assists the STEP Teacher with instructional duties, material prep, student supervision, and literacy assessments, under supervision. Tasks include clerical work and aiding with personal hygiene when needed.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and an Early Childhood credential, with experience with preschoolers and diverse cultures preferred. Bilingual candidates are welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Early Childhood credential required.
• Experience with preschool children preferred.
• Experience working with diverse cultures.
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction and assists with implementing lesson plans as instructed with the teacher.
• Prepares classroom for meals and activities; assists students on/off the bus; handles clerical tasks.
• Collects data and records observations; maintains records for each student and family.
• Collaborates with teacher to implement behavior modification plans; monitors student safety.
• Supports administration of literacy assessments to students.

Skills

Preschool experience

Cultural awareness

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early Childhood credential

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.

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