After School Program Teacher Assistant

The Table Church•Oakdale, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Program Teacher Assistant works alongside the Teacher to promote and maintain a healthy learning environment at our Pittsburgh West After School Program. While not acting as the teacher on a daily basis, the Teacher Assistant is expected to support the Teacher to ensure that all children are able to participate in an age-appropriate engaging lesson each day.

Requirements

Working with computers, including Google Applications and Microsoft Suite, required.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with those contacted in course of work.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to model behavior and actions consistent with core values of the church.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in preschool, children’s education or similar position, preferred.
Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom teacher with any and all duties, as assigned and requested.
Supervise the children individually or in small groups, as needed.
Lead the Christian education lesson as scheduled for each class.
In the absence of the teacher, step in as a substitute teacher for the day.
Help promote and maintain a positive and smoothly functioning atmosphere in the classroom through your support in: Nurturing the emotionally unsettled child, ensuring they have a positive day.
Encouraging children to participate and be a part of the group and activities when their attention strays.
Disciplining the children, as needed, in order that they learn appropriate behavior expectations and consequences when behavior is inappropriate so they are not a disruption to the entire class.
Organize children’s folders, papers and communication notes/letters to make sure they get home properly, including those who are absent for the day.
Oversee the order, cleanliness and safety of all toys and learning tools.
Assist in keeping the room neat, orderly, attractive, and visually stimulating and inviting to the children.
Communicate concerns with the classroom teacher regarding the children, parents, classroom operations, ideas, suggestions, etc.
Communicate with parents on routine issues and refer parents to the teacher for serious concerns or problems.
Attend all staff meetings, as assigned.
Be available for extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to, programs, socials, field trips, parent meetings, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.