Teacher Assistant - 1st Grade

Term of Employment: 10-month school-year calendar.

About the role

Teacher Assistant / Bus Driver reporting to the school principal and classroom teacher (or bus supervisor).

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with planning, organizing, evaluating, and implementing instructional activities and classroom procedures.
• Prepare necessary materials, equipment, and resources to support program implementation.
• Provide clerical and technical assistance as needed for program implementation and other duties in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations.
• Assist students with understanding and following rules and regulations.
• Follow the teacher’s direction to meet established goals and objectives.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce and assist in learning.
• Monitor students as instructed by the teacher.
• Use sound judgment in reconciling minor conflicts and correcting behavior.
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, buses, bathrooms, and other areas on and off school property (e.g., field trips).
• Keep the teacher informed of any problems on a daily basis.
• Exhibit positive behavior toward parents and students.
• Assist in maintaining a functional, clean environment.
• Communicate the needs of students and school in a confidential and positive manner.
• Carry out duties in a punctual, professional, and positive manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment.
• Conduct self as a positive role model.
• Maintain bus license and accept bus driver assignments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising teacher and building administrators.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 48 semester hours of higher education.
• Computer skills.
• Eligibility for a school bus driver’s license (CDL).

Schedule

Full-time, entry-level position.