PK4 Assistant Teacher

Job Description

ISP Preschool Teacher Assistant Role Profile

Essential Functions

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials (e.g., art projects, computer skills, language skills, etc.)
  
  

to support and reinforce classroom goals and objectives.

• Assist with classroom assignments to support teachers in the instructional process.
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g., reading stories, providing writing
  
  

assistance, reinforcing language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer learning programs, etc.) to practice and/or

reinforce learning concepts and assist students in reaching academic goals and developmental milestones.

• Communicate with teachers for the purpose of assisting in implementing classroom objectives.
• Maintain classroom equipment, work area, and records (e.g., clean/bleach tables, sign-in/sign-out logs, etc.)
  
  

to ensure item availability, provide written references, provide a safe learning environment, and/or meet

mandated requirements.

• Monitor individual and/or group students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) to
  
  

provide a safe and positive learning environment.

• Perform general tasks (e.g., laminating, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, etc.) to help the teacher prepare
  
  

instructional materials.

• Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and
  
  

inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to communicate information to

appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

• Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and convey information relative to job
  
  

functions.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Be familiar with and adhere to Type II state regulations, school policies and procedures, emergency drills, and
  
  

safeguarding guidelines.

• Attend professional development meetings and workshops to meet state guidelines.
• Assist in diaper changing, bottle feeding, snack and lunchtime, playtime, stroller rides, etc.
• Perform tasks as directed by the lead teacher.
• Be actively advocating Kehoe-France Northshore’s vision, mission, and promises.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical

demands: lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, squatting, pushing, or pulling. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and

standing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma

This position is conditional to the provision of federal criminal background checks covering the countries that you have lived and

worked in for the last 10 years and any convictions highlighted will be reviewed against standard Safeguarding principles of

working with children. All checks requested to be received prior to commencement of employment. Additionally, all employees are

required to be drug tested upon hire. The school also will require random drug tests

Physical Requirements: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.

Benefits: We offer a benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

E-Verify Participation

ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.