Position: Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 4/7/2023

Reports To:       Executive Director

Salary:              Salary Scale $20,000 – $25,000

Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

 Valid educational aide certification (to be obtained if hired by IIGP)


Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Ability to work well with children

  • Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support:

  1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
  2. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
  3. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
  4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
  5. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
  6. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management:

  1. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
  2. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Other:

  1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
  2. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned. 12. Other duties as assigned.

Other:

Copier, Personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.

NOTE: The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job
and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills that may be required.

Instant Impact Global Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its employment practices.