TEACHER ASSISTANTS @ Mount Vernon High School
About The Position
Teaching Assistants provide instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher. This role involves working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects, providing the teacher with information about pupils to assist in the development of appropriate learning behavioral experiences, and assisting pupils in the use of available instruction resources and in the development of instructional materials. Teaching Assistants utilize their skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in areas such as foreign language, arts, crafts, music, and similar projects. They also assist in related instructional work as required and assist students with specific health-related activities, as appropriate. Local bargaining agreements may address the specific duties of Teaching Assistants, specifying in greater detail the terms and conditions of employment, provided they are consistent with applicable law and regulation.
Requirements
- Certification required, Pre-Professional or Continuing Teacher Assistant Certificates
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
