Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Rate : $19.00 per hour
Hours : 7:30am-4:00pm

Position Overview: This position is responsible for providing assistance to Teacher Advisors in academic and classroom activities and provides remedial or individual academic support/tutoring to students based on individual need.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Provides tutoring.
• Administers and grades examinations; files student papers and other paperwork.
• Follows lesson plan and supervises class in the absence of the Teacher Advisor.
• Assists in the administration of state required testing; complies with state regulations.     
• Participates in parent conferences, as needed. 
• Makes necessary recommendations to supervisor regarding academic program improvement.
• Interact with volunteers to support program/organizational activities.
• Enters data into school board information systems as assigned.
• Maintains classroom attendance records. 
• Assists the teachers on regularly scheduled field trips.
• Participates in after-hours center activities to support girls, families and the growth of the program.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum experience using personal computers and database software.
• Valid Florida Driver’s license.

Other Requirements

• Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
• Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
• Follows policies and procedures of the Agency.

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum six months experience in an educational environment.
• Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment.
• Education Degree.
• Knowledge of state and school districts policies, preferred.
• Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
• Proficiency with the use of computers to enter data daily.

This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: