Preschool Teaching Assistant

Department: Newton South Preschool Program

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Exempt; Unit C

Reports to: Department Head; Principal

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

SUMMARY: The Preschool Teaching assistant provides a developmentally appropriate educational program for students in the preschool. The teaching assistant is
responsible for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; assisting with the development of lesson plans and delivering instruction
within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other professional staff, and administrators to improve instruction; and engaging
parents/guardians in conversations with regard to instructional programs and student progress. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:
? Bachelor's Degree
? Excellent oral and written communication skills
? Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues

Desired Qualifications:
? Experience teaching at the preschool level
? Degree in early childhood education

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Creates and maintains an effective and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children
  ? Instructs students in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and an anti-bullying curriculum
  ? Assists in preparing daily lessons and activities
  ? Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal classroom climate
  ? Differentiates instruction for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual need
  ? Provides targeted intervention to close student learning gaps
  ? Collects data to document student progress and aid in planning
  ? Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, and expectations
  ? Provides feedback on progress to students, parents, and administration
  ? Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional and learning
  problems
  ? Collaborates with instructional staff and colleagues to improve student outcomes
  ? Follows specific standards, policies, and procedures of the building and the district
  ? Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities
  ? Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
  ? Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:
? Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:
? While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend,
stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Salary posted is based on full time work