Lower School Teaching Assistant

The ideal lower school teaching assistant candidate will be an energetic team player who loves children and is enthusiastic about fostering the Wesleyan mission to be a Christian school of academic excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Duties

• Morning Carpool (7:30-8:00 a.m.)
• Outside- greet the children, assist them from their cars, and make sure they reach the front porch safely.
• Inside- supervise the children in the hallway and/or holding area or classroom until 8:00 a.m.
• Lunch Duty
• TA supervises the children in the lunchroom and assists them when necessary.
• TA places numbers on tables, makes sure children are eating, monitors behavior/maintains discipline, encourages them to make healthy food choices, and assists children with cleaning the tables.
• Escorts students to and from specials.
• Distributes mail and interoffice communications to teacher each morning.
• Prepares monthly calendars and Christian Life theme posters for the classroom. Hangs them in the room when completed.
• Laminates items as needed.
• Participates in weekly grade level planning meetings to understand upcoming events and projects and required TA support.
• Classroom Duties
• Puts up and takes down bulletin boards in the classroom and hall.
• Makes necessary copies.
• Prepares memos, reminders, and notices to go home.
• Files papers and prepares folders to go home each day.
• Checks homework and classwork for completion.
• Supervises and assists teacher-planned activities in the classroom.
• Works with individual and small groups of children as directed by teacher.
• Completes duties and tasks as designated by the lead teacher during the school day.
• Communicates with facilities regarding various events, room reservations, and maintenance needs.
• Substitute responsibilities
• Assistants are expected to cover the class when lead teachers are involved with professional development and/or meetings or need to step out of the classroom briefly.
• TAs receive “sub pay” if they are covering in the classroom for a full subject period, half day, or full day.
• Plays
• Works with the teachers to organize meetings and schedules prior to the start of the play.
• Assists in the rehearsals by taking children to rehearsal, monitoring the children during practices, and assisting in lighting, sound systems, etc.
• During the play, TAs help where needed, cuing the children, and keeping the “actors” quiet.
• Pre-Planning Responsibilities
• Assists teacher in preparing the classroom, including bulletin boards, doors, closets, hallways, etc.
• Makes labels for all supplies, books, and booklets with students’ names.
• Attends required meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Classroom experience preferred.
• Grounding in the Christian faith.
• Teaching assistants should love and understand children and be organized, patient, and flexible. The TA’s role is very important. Your talents and gifts are valued and appreciated!
• Computer Skills- a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Blackbaud (grading and attendance software), SeeSaw, and other iPad applications is helpful.