Preschool 3s Teaching Assistant

A St. Mark’s Preschool 3s Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing support to the instructional program under the direction of the teacher, with specific responsibility for supervising students, working with students one‑on‑one, performing general clerical tasks, and performing other duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom.

Essential Duties

• Maintain appropriate classroom supervision across play areas, the classroom, bathrooms, and dismissal, guiding and redirecting children’s behavior as needed.
• Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by working one‑to‑one with students or in small groups.
• Assist in creating an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment.
• Help with general housekeeping and room preparation.
• Maintain technology skills in keeping with the vision of the school.
• Assist students with toileting and personal hygiene.
• Assist students with snack and lunch.

Other Duties

• Participate in school meetings and in‑service activities.
• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Participate in and/or support student and parent activities designed to involve the faculty and staff.
• Escort students to ancillary classes.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Teacher or Head of Primary School.

Required Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related field.
• A deep understanding of educating the whole child.
• A passion for teaching and learning with a collaborative spirit.
• Genuine affinity for working with children and families in a highly engaged community.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a sometimes highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate‑controlled classroom environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Acknowledgments

• A copy of your college transcript.
• A completed and signed Background inquiry release (criminal check required by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas; St. Mark’s Episcopal School will provide this document).
• Evidence of citizenship or a legal work permit.