Preschool Teacher Assistant 1.0 (40 hours)

Essential Duties

• Supports and assists the teacher with daily lesson plan setup and classroom organization
• Helps maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized environment
• Engages with students and supports routines and transitions throughout the day
• Follows an organized, flexible schedule and collaborates openly with the teacher
• Supports the teacher's classroom management and supervision plans
• Uses positive guidance techniques and provides choices when appropriate
• Communicates concerns appropriately to the classroom teacher, Preschool Coordinator, or Director of Early Learning
• Upholds the Parkway and Project Construct philosophy, emphasizing process over product
• Demonstrates a desire to grow professionally, especially in child development and constructivist practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Starting Pay

Starting at $17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training, and $18.38/hr with a 4-year degree.

Benefits Included

• Not specified

Position Summary

To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist full-time teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning. Under the direction of a certified teacher, performs a variety of classroom, general, and clerical duties related to assisting a student.

Requirements

• Required At least 36 college credit hours- will need to provide official transcripts (and have translated if applicable) OR Completion of substitute teacher training - will need to provide a COPY of HS diploma, GED or HISET is needed (and have translated if applicable)
• Either requirement above MUST have DESE Substitute Certification before you are able to work.

Pay

Starting Pay: 17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training 18.38/hr with 4 year degree

Schedule

Not specified