Substitute Teaching Assistants

Mount Vernon City School District • Mount Vernon, NY

87d

About The Position

Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher. Certification is required, specifically Pre-Professional or Continuing Teacher Assistant Certificates.

Requirements

• Experience as a Teacher Assistant
• Familiarity with school administrative tasks and learning methods
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Cool-tempered and positive attitude
• Firm but kind personality
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents
• College or associate's degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Help teachers prepare lesson plans
• Set up necessary material for classes
• Track student attendance and class schedules
• Review material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges
• Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process
• Escort and supervise students in field trips and school activities
• Make sure classrooms are safe and tidy before classes start
• Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments and informing parents of their children's progress
• Help students adjust, learn and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees