Teacher Assistant - Kopos and Baker Inc

Seeking Teacher Assistants - Full Time - 1099 Contract - Weekly Pay

Job Summary

The teacher aide provides support to the lead teacher helping to set up tasks and implement instructional processes. Must be motivated and committed to high expectations and dedicated to maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.

Position Overview

This job involves preparing activities for the day under the instruction of the lead teacher, supervising the children under their care, and ensuring the classroom stays organized. Working one-on-one with students to help them understand and apply principles taught by the classroom teacher. Circulating around the classroom while students are completing assignments and assisting students who are struggling with their work. Including organizing classroom materials to setting up equipment that teachers will use to carry out lessons. Maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and staff.

Duties

Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.

Assist teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.

Ensure that students have all materials necessary for class activities

Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils' intellectual abilities

Collaborate with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions

Maintain detailed records of students' progress on instructional or behavioral goals

Help lead teacher create lesson plans

Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

Document student progress and communicate with parents to keep them informed

Comply with state, school, and class rules and regulations.

Perform required administrative duties including attending staff meetings, training, and parent conferences.

Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean

Completes other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associates degree preferred, or at least 2+ years of experience

Knowledge of child development and the latest education theories and practices

Creative and artistic teaching abilities

Strong communication skills

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time, Contract
• Physical Setting: School
• Ability to commute: Phoenixville, PA
• Work Location: In Person