Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

Objective  
To assist in instructing students and support the lead teacher.        

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction of differentiated individual and small group lessons utilizing a variety of methods and techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
• Prepare, administer, and grade student assignments.
• Manage student behavior appropriately. Effectively implement classroom management techniques.
• Engage students in the learning process and provide timely feedback to students.
• Prepare instructional materials such as lesson materials, bulletin boards, exhibits, and equipment.
• Confer with the lead teacher on the progress of students.
• Assist in the coordination of classroom related activities and events that support the grade-level or subject specific curriculum.
• Support the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of each student’s performance and progress.
• Perform supervisory duties such as lunch, recess, co-curricular, and carpool duties.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional school environment.  

Position Type
This is a full-time, ten-month position with responsibilities from August – May.  Expected hours of work are 7:15 am - 2:45 pm.  As with any independent school, teaching assistants should be ready to chaperone class trips and engage fully in all school events that develop the student.

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• A minimum of two years of experience working with students is required. 
• Knowledge of grade-level appropriate teaching methodology.
• Experience with Responsive Classroom preferred.
• Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects the values of the school.
• Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and parents/guardians.
• Professional written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.