Teacher Assistant: Elementary - Monarch Global Academy
About The Position
Assists instructional staff in implementing academic or specialized plans and programs and performs non-instructional tasks that directly support teaching and learning. The role includes supervising students in the classroom and working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects introduced by the teacher. The assistant supports teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating lessons and programs; observes students and assesses their progress; participates in staff development; and prepares instructional materials. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the principal and professional staff. The position is for 7 hours per day and 191 days per year, over 10 months.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- For work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES.
- Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in educating students.
- Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment when working with students, teachers, administrators, employees, and parents.
- Ability to use a variety of teaching styles to respond to diverse learners’ needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications such as video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous training and/or experience in an educational or instructional environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects introduced by the teacher.
- Assist teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies, and materials to meet individual student needs.
- Organize materials for groups or individual students and set up learning stations, laboratories, and activity centers.
- Supervise students during activities and assist students who are having difficulty.
- Lead or facilitate group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation, or individual work.
- Prepare instructional materials, including posters, charts, transparencies, game boards, and cards; assist with bulletin boards, exhibits, and displays.
- Observe students, gather assessment data, and discuss observations and student progress with instructional staff.
- Assist instructional staff with classroom supervision; duties may include lunch, playground, or bus supervision as directed.
- Assist with administering tests and assessment instruments, and record data in books, charts, and assessment forms.
- Perform clerical tasks such as correcting student work and tests, taking daily attendance, and maintaining student folders and records.
- Work with teachers and students on special projects, lessons, and assignments.
- Assist with storing, inventorying, and requisitioning instructional materials, supplies, and equipment as directed.
- Help organize and maintain laboratories, learning stations, work areas, and other instructional settings.
- Attend and actively participate in staff development activities.
- Refer or accompany disruptive students to the principal.
- Accompany students on field trips.
- Assist with developing and implementing daily lesson plans as necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned within the same or a lower classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
