Teacher Assistant: PreKindergarten - North Glen Elementary

Assists the instructional staff in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or a specialized area to which assigned; performs various non-instructional tasks in direct support of the teaching-learning process. Assists in the supervision of students in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with students individually or in small groups to reinforce subjects initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, methods, strategies, and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Organizes materials (prescriptions) for each group/student. Sets up learning stations, laboratory, and activity centers. Supervises students while working; assists students having difficulty.
• Leads and/or facilitates group discussions, sharing time, individual recitation, or individual work.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials to include posters, charts, transparencies, game boards/cards, and other related materials. Assists with bulletin boards, exhibits, and displays.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students. Discusses observations/progress of students with instructional staff.
• Provides assistance to the instructional staff in the supervision of students in the classroom. May supervise lunch duties, playground, and bus duties as directed.
• Assists in the administration of tests/assessment instruments. Records data to record books/master charts/assessment forms.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks including correcting work papers/tests, keeping daily attendance, maintaining appropriate student folders/records, and other related tasks as assigned.
• Works with teachers/students on special projects/lessons/assignments.
• Assists in storing, inventorying, and requisitioning of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment as directed.
• Assists with non-instructional self-help skills, such as dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Aids in organization/housekeeping tasks for laboratory, learning stations, work areas, or other instructional settings.
• Attends and actively participates in staff development activities.
• Refers or accompanies disruptive students to principal.
• Accompanies students on field trips.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university, or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, required.
• To work in a Title I-funded school, 48 college credit hours or a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment issued by ETS or NES, required.
• Previous training and/or experience in an educational/instructional environment preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, issued by Council for Professional Recognition, required.
• To work in a Title I-funded school, a passing score on a paraprofessional assessment, in lieu of 48 college credit hours, issued by ETS or NES, required.

Skills

• Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers in the education of students.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment in working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees, and parents.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Work Environment

• Location: Office, school, or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Noise Level: Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Approved Date: 4/1/2026 | Established Date: 1/1/2015 | Reports to: Principal | Days Worked: 191 | Months Worked: 10 | Hours Worked: 7