Teacher Assistant

Pace Center for Girls I Do Matter•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports Teacher Advisors with academic and classroom activities and provides remedial or individualized academic support and tutoring based on students’ needs. The role assists students with lesson assignments, reinforces learning concepts, helps administer and grade examinations, and supervises the class following the lesson plan when the Teacher Advisor is absent. The assistant also maintains classroom records, supports state-required testing, communicates with volunteers, enters data into ETO and other assigned school board systems, and participates in parent conferences, field trips, and after-hours center activities supporting girls, families, and program growth. The position requires adherence to Agency values, ethical standards, policies, and procedures, including Florida’s Code of Ethics of the Education Profession. A Level II pre-employment background screening is required under the cited Florida statutes and Department of Juvenile Justice policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum experience using personal computers and database software.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Adherence to the Agency's ethical standards and the 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
Compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
Successful completion of a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to the cited Florida statutes and Department of Juvenile Justice policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree.
Minimum six months of experience in an educational environment.
Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment.
Education degree.
Knowledge of state and school district policies.
Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
Proficiency using computers to enter data daily.

Responsibilities

Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
Provide tutoring and remedial or individual academic support based on student needs.
Administer and grade examinations, and file student papers and other paperwork.
Follow the lesson plan and supervise the class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor.
Assist with state-required testing and comply with state regulations.
Participate in parent conferences as needed.
Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding academic program improvement.
Interact with volunteers to support program and organizational activities.
Enter data into ETO and school board information systems as assigned.
Maintain classroom attendance records.
Assist teachers on regularly scheduled field trips.
Participate in after-hours center activities to support girls, families, and program growth.
Adhere to Agency values and principles, ethical standards, and Agency policies and procedures.