Teacher Aide (2026-2027 Pool)

Position: Teacher Aide (2026-2027 Pool)

Location: North Campus

OBJECTIVE:

A teacher assistant, a teacher's aide, supports a lead teacher in charge of a classroom. The professional reinforces lessons by tutoring individual students or small groups. Their duties include interacting with students, supervising projects, creating lesson plans, documenting progress, and overseeing lesson preparations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons.
• Perform recordkeeping duties associated with the classroom.
• Instruct students in proper classroom procedures and behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents regularly regarding student progress.
• Adapt instructional materials as necessary to meet special education guidelines.
• Other duties as required, or as assigned.

PROFESSIONALISM:

• To be punctual and be available in the school during official working hours.
• To comply with policies, standards, rules, regulations, and procedures of the school.
• To take precautions to protect student records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• To participate responsibly in the school’s improvement initiatives.
• To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities.
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff.
• To provide and accept evaluative feedback in a professional manner.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.

REQUIRED PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Experience working with students of various ages, backgrounds, and ability levels.
• Experience with basic computer word processing and spreadsheet programs is required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Patience when dealing with students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Resourceful and able to modify instructional materials as needed for students.
• Excellent at recordkeeping and highly attentive to detail.
• Work with teachers and parents to develop student instructional strategies.
• Ability to maintain focus and control in chaotic environments.
• Positive Attitude.
• Team player in meeting targeted goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and committed.
• Creative and energetic in creating and maintaining a positive and safe learning environment.
• To demonstrate good work habits, reliability, punctuality, and commitment follow-through.
• To demonstrate skill when managing student behavior, intervening, and resolving discipline problems.
• To model good social skills, leadership, and civic responsibility.
• Mediation skills for resolving conflicts between children.
• To foster student self-control, self-discipline, and responsibility to others.
• Basic computer word processing and spreadsheet programs are required.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred: Two years of college classes or an associate degree in education or a related field.
• Preferred: Experience working in a related position like tutoring or childcare.