Bilingual Teacher Assistant (Grade: Pre-K)

About the role

Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of various non‑instructional tasks at Cuellar Elementary (Teacher Assistant‑Pre‑K Bilingual, full‑time).

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher and students in achieving program objectives
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow‑up learning activities
• Help students with daily work and finding appropriate homework activities
• Review class activities and daily homework
• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities
• Talk to parents to provide updates on student progress, homework, and social behavior
• Distribute informative letters to parents regarding child's progress
• Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution
• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or pass an academic assessment
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
• One year of experience working with children
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required; travel throughout the district is integral; remote work is not an option for campus‑based positions

Skills

• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both oral and written
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Pay

• Minimum salary: $29,528.00
• Median salary: $36,900.00

Schedule

Full‑time