What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant position at Pima JTED?
Term of Employment: Full time/10 months with benefits
Salary Range: $15.45 - $16.00/hour DOE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Assists the preschool teacher with implementation of developmentally appropriate instructional activities, supervises high school students working with the children and completing various job related tasks.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Duties/Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED
An Associate's degree or higher preferred or;
At least 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related field or; passing score on a skills assessment
One year experience working with preschool children or school age children in a formal setting
Ability to operate basic office software
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a limited basis
Ability to perform basic accounting duties
Methods, techniques and strategies used with preschool children
Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Proof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957
Negative TB skin test within the last year, Tetanus with Pertussis, Hepatitis B series
Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one
Valid Arizona Driver's License
Key Competencies
Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to complete tasks from written and oral instructions
Ability to work with students in the appropriate grade levels (preschool and high school students)
Ability to work collaboratively with staff members
Application Process
Internal Applicants: Submit a letter of intent, and an updated resume to Martha Martinez at mmartinez@pimajted.org
External Applicants: Submit cover letter, resume, one professional reference letter and a copy of certificate(s) via the district's online application system (https://www.applitrack.com/pimajted/onlineapp) Open until filled.
Pima County JTED #11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, language of origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. Unless expressly superseded by controlling federal or state statutes, regulations or court decisions, this policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Joint Board does business.
Salary Range: $15.45 - $16.00/hour DOE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Assists the preschool teacher with implementation of developmentally appropriate instructional activities, supervises high school students working with the children and completing various job related tasks.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Cares for preschool children at the Little Lions Preschool located at Mountain View High School
- Participates in planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children while incorporating Arizona Early Learning Standards
- Provides direct instruction and assistance to preschool children by implementing lesson plans
- Provides information to parents regarding classroom procedures, activities and behavior
- Follows and completes established procedures and assigned duties
- Provides direction supervision for the implementation and evaluation of high school students working with children
- Maintains compliance with DHS and Quality First regulations
- Completes annual training requirements and participates in professional development opportunities
- Assists with checking students into and out of the facility, checking for identification and parent permissions
- Maintains confidential files of enrolled children, tuition files and other clerical duties
- Provides for the physical comfort and safety of the preschool children
- Performs other related duties as assigned
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED
An Associate's degree or higher preferred or;
At least 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related field or; passing score on a skills assessment
One year experience working with preschool children or school age children in a formal setting
Ability to operate basic office software
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a limited basis
Ability to perform basic accounting duties
Methods, techniques and strategies used with preschool children
Valid First Aid/CPR certification
Proof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957
Negative TB skin test within the last year, Tetanus with Pertussis, Hepatitis B series
Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one
Valid Arizona Driver's License
Key Competencies
Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to complete tasks from written and oral instructions
Ability to work with students in the appropriate grade levels (preschool and high school students)
Ability to work collaboratively with staff members
Application Process
Internal Applicants: Submit a letter of intent, and an updated resume to Martha Martinez at mmartinez@pimajted.org
External Applicants: Submit cover letter, resume, one professional reference letter and a copy of certificate(s) via the district's online application system (https://www.applitrack.com/pimajted/onlineapp) Open until filled.
Pima County JTED #11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, language of origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. Unless expressly superseded by controlling federal or state statutes, regulations or court decisions, this policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Joint Board does business.
Salary : $15 - $16