Teacher Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in instructing and supervising children in classroom activities.
• Continuously monitor children to ensure safety at all times, and report child abuse and neglect when necessary.
• Participate in learning teams within the school community that maximize cohesion, collaboration and alignment with school initiatives
• Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment
• Maintain a quality room arrangement in compliance with curriculum standards
• Provide opportunities and supervise activities in order for students to demonstrate individually and large groups the skills and talents developed in the instructional program.
• As a parent advocate, along with assistance from the School Counselor resolve issues or concerns that are raised
• Inform parents about daily classroom routine and expectations
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of all students during admission, dismissal, lunch and physical education
• Interact with students, parents and colleagues in a professional, positive and inspiring manner
• Maintain classroom supply lists and inventory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• New York Teaching Assistant Certification required
• 1-2 years student teaching experience in a urban school setting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work products
• Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child

Pay

The hourly range for this role is $18.00/hr. - $21.50/hr. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.