Teacher Assistant-School Age

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Our Teacher Assistants work with our Lead Teachers and Coordinators by creating a safe environment and leading children in daily activities. Teachers Assistants must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assist and lead students in curriculum. Develop positive relationships with the students and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Coordinators.

What You'll Do

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Assist with everyday operations of the program, including setting up before students come and cleaning up after students leave.
2. Work with students in a manner consistent with each child’s growth and development. Be aware of each child’s needs.
3. Assist in preparing lesson plans for children in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
4. Implement and lead lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate environment. Structure work and play center to meet the needs of the children and licensing requirements.
5. Attend all required meeting and meet all staff development requirements.
6. Assist in evaluation of the program.
7. Adhere to student behavior and discipline as per the Jenks Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Handbook. Guide and administer discipline in a positive, respectful manner, which promotes self-control, self-direction, and self esteem for each individual child.
8. Attend workshops and conferences in accordance with licensing standards and requirements per licensed year.
9. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.

1. Experience in daycare/school-age care preferred
2. Must meet all state licensing requirements.
3. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.6.
5. Ability to work well with others.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
7. Complete 20 hours of professional development annually.

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Nice To Haves

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract in a school setting

This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career in education. If you are passionate about working with children and committed to building connections, we want you on our team. You'll work alongside experienced, caring professionals who are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children, families, and staff can succeed together.

Join our positive, collaborative team and make a lasting difference in the lives of children every day!

Benefits

• Paid professional development and training opportunities

  Paid holidays

  Paid sick leave

  Paid vacation days

  A variety of employer-sponsored insurance options

  Eligibility to participate in the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System (OTRS)

  Supportive leadership and ongoing career development opportunities