What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant - Preschool (Now $18.45/hr!) position at Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12?
Program: Preschool
Description:
Please see attached job description for more details.
Qualifications:
Terms of Employment: Full-time, 7 hours/day, 188 days/year "The preschool program follows a unique stretch schedule to include summer."
Salary: $18.45/hr
*The LIU offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, including:
Description:
As a Teacher Assistant at the LIU, this position is vital in supporting students' educational experience, assisting teachers in implementing instructional plans and contributing to the overall positive learning environment. This position also ensures the continuance of the education program developed by the teacher. The commitment to student success and collaboration with the teaching team will help create an enriching educational atmosphere.
Please see attached job description for more details.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in first aid
- Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in CPR
- Must have or obtain and maintain certificate in LIU-approved crisis management and intervention program, preferred
- Relevant experience working with students in an educational setting
- Patience, flexibility, and positive attitude
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff
- Must complete twenty (20) hours of professional development related to assignment each year (July 1– June 30) to continue employment.
- Must obtain "qualified" status within one (1) year from date of hire
- "Qualified" means meeting a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a local or state assessment
- Certificate of Competency – free of cost and can be acquired on the job OR
- CAPE test
- OR having an associate's degree or higher
- OR having completed 2 years (48 credits) of postsecondary study.
- "Qualified" means meeting a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a local or state assessment
- Experience working with preschool children with special needs preferred
- Must be willing to frequently get up and down off of the floor to work with and keep up with a young child
- Must be high energy and able to keep alert
Terms of Employment: Full-time, 7 hours/day, 188 days/year "The preschool program follows a unique stretch schedule to include summer."
Salary: $18.45/hr
*The LIU offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, including:
- Medical (for a nominal premium), dental and vision insurance. Dental & Vision are at no cost to the employee
- All full-time support staff receive a $30,000 life insurance policy, at no cost to the employee.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for any employees and eligible dependents. You have the opportunity for 3 free counseling sessions per year, per person.
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)
- Paid Time Off
- Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center - an on-site health clinic located at the New Oxford Central Office and York Learning Center. It is available to employees and their family members (2 years & older) enrolled in the LIU medical plan. There are no copays and/or deductibles for services provided at our health centers. See: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/ for more information.
Salary : $18
