Preschool Teaching Assistant
About The Position
In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute. SUMMARY: The Preschool Teaching assistant provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in the preschool. The teaching assistant is responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; assisting with the development of lesson plans and delivering instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress. This is a full-time position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching at the preschool level
- Degree in early childhood education
Responsibilities
- Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children
- Instructs students in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and an anti-bullying curriculum
- Assists in preparing daily lessons and activities
- Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate
- Differentiates instruction for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual need
- Provides targeted intervention to close student learning gaps
- Collects data to document student progress and aid in planning
- Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, and expectations
- Provides feedback on progress to students, parents, and administration
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional and learning problems
- Collaborates with instructional staff and colleagues to improve student outcomes
- Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities
- Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
- Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
