PRE-K Bilingual Teacher Assistant
About the role
Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teachers of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature. Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities. 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 their daily work and in finding activities appropriate for their homework. Review class activities and daily homework. Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities. Talk to parents to provide updates on the student's progress, homework, and social behavior. Distribute informative letters to parents regarding their child's progress. Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intensified learning experiences for students
- Relieve certified teachers of non-instructional tasks
- Absorb and assist in achieving program objectives
- Maintain classroom discipline
- Tutor students individually or in small groups
- Help students with daily work and homework
- Review class activities and daily homework
- Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities
- Talk to parents about student progress
- Distribute informative letters to parents
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency)
- Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or pass an academic assessment
- Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification
- One year of experience working with children
- 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 in oral and written form
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession
Qualifications
- Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency)
- Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or pass an academic assessment
- Paraprofessional certificate from State Board of Certification
- One year of experience working with children
- 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 in oral and written form
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work with diverse populations
Benefits
- Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required.
Pay
Minimum Salary: $29,528.00
Median Salary: $36,900.00
Schedule
Full-time
Contact Information
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School
Job Title: Teacher Assistant-Pre-K Bilingual