Teacher Assistant

Job Description

American Heritage Schools of Broward County are currently accepting applications for Teacher Assistants. The Teacher Assistant position is in charge of assisting the lead teacher with duties such as attendance and supervision during transitions.

Benefits:

• 100% free tuition for one of the employees’ eligible children *
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children
• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working
• Yearly bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance plans available
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available
• Additional earnings available through the Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs
• Free Continuing Education available
• This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.
  
  

Position Overview

The Teacher Assistant position works under the supervision of the lead teacher, providing instructional support and specialized care to students. Their duties include documenting progress, supporting the students, and teacher with all school-related activities. They are also responsible for upholding the school’s morals and values and ensuring the safety of the students. Record keeping such as attendance, grading, filing, and technology support may be a part of the assistant job as well.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Administrative duties
• Making copies
• Taking attendance,
• Lunch orders
• Dismissal line
• Assist in grading student’s assignments when requested by the lead teacher
• File/organize documents/student’s assignments for preparation of grading and/or to be sent home
• Assist with setting up classroom materials in preparation for activities/lessons
• Supervise the students during class transitions and special activities
• Ensure the classroom is safe and clean
• Contact the Maintenance department with any requests for items that need attention
• Communicate effectively with the lead teacher regarding students' behavior, progress, or needs when the lead teacher is not present
  
  

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend and complete all trainings and meetings directed by your supervisor
• Mandatory before-care/after-care, and Corporate Care duties
  
  

Qualifications/Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Must have a compassionate and positive attitude
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to utilize educational technologies such as iPads, learning software, and basic word-processing software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Classroom
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing/ sitting
• Stooping and/or kneeling
  
  

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.