Teacher Assistant (Gr JK-5)

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Primary Purpose:


Provides clerical and general assistance to teachers. Acts as substitute in teacher's absence.

Job Category: Exempt


Hiring Range: $24,006.50


Pay Basis: Annually


Subject to Grant Funding? No


Essential Job Functions:


This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.

1. Implements teacher lesson plans and works with students individually or in groups under the direction of the team coordinator or teacher during the school day.


2. Assists in organizing and maintaining a safe, clean, and positive learning environment for students.


3. Prepares classroom learning materials and displays.


4. Assists in the supervision of students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums or on field trips.


5. Assists in bus loading and unloading.


6. Acts as a substitute teacher and follows lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher, as needed. Prepares written feedback at the end of each day.


7. Assists in organizing, managing, and supervising the activities of students in extended hours of school day.


8. Attends staff meetings and serves on committees, as required.


9. Performs other duties as assigned or required.


Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to adjust working hours according to needs of school program and extended day.


2. Ability to implement a humanistic philosophy in working with children.


3. Ability to work as part of a teaching team.


4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


5. Ability to maintain confidential information.


6. Ability to be proactive, punctual and reliable.


7. Ability to communicate effectively with others.


8. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.


9. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.


10. Ability to operate a two-way radio.


Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree


Major (if required:

Required Experience: None.


Preferred Qualifications:


One (1) year work experience in a related field.


Is this a safety sensitive position? No


Background Screening Required? Yes


Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.


NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.