Position: Teacher Assistant
Program: Bronx Early Learning Center
Reports To: Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Code: BLC664
Date Approved by Human Resources: January 1, 2021
Summary:
Assist classroom teacher in all aspects involving instruction, documenting progress, and safety of students.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School graduate and New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant.
Supervisory Role:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Principal Responsibilities:
The below enumerated principal responsibilities are inclusive of both program specific and firm-wide related administration, as applicable.
Work with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities as planned in conjunction with the teacher.Work cooperatively as member of team assisting in related instructional work as required; and assisting pupils in the use of available instructional resources and the development of instructional materials.Write individual anecdotal records and/or keep record of discrete trial instruction of students by providing the teacher with information about the children that will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences.Meet with teacher to plan instructional activities and materials thereby utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects.Escort students to and from the school buses at arrival and dismissal time. Escort students throughout the building outside of the classroom.Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under the direction of the teacher, or in absence of the teacher.Participate in staff development activities.Attend team meeting conferences as appropriate.Follow policies and procedures of school.Perform other related duties as requested.Expected Results of Principal Responsibilities:
Group activities are planned and conducted efficiently.Teamwork is promoted.Children's progress is appropriately document.Daily activities are well planned and coordinated.Students arrive promptly to their classes and safety of children is maintained in the building.Open communication is promoted between teachers and parents.Staff is appropriately trained.Essential conferences are attended.Policies and procedures are strictly followed.All other related tasks are completed on time and accurately.Work Environment:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee will be in a classroom and school environment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to have visual acuity, talk and hear while communicating with peers and/or vendors. This position is active and requires movement in the classroom and in the school environment. The employee must occasionally lift or move student weighing over 30 pounds.
Position Type:
This is a full – time position.
