Primary School Teaching Assistant
Position PurposeThis full-time position requires the teaching assistant to work directly with a teacher to support instruction and meet the essential needs of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten reputed company in a self-contained classroom that values project-based learning, collaboration, and differentiated instruction. The ideal candidate will be a creative, confident, organized, independent individual who is comfortable working with reputed company young children and a team of teachers to support curriculum instruction. This position requires flexibility due to the reputed company-changing daily needs of young children in a school environment. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable with the routine use of technology and be reputed company to support the use of interactive displays and iPads reputed company the daily curriculum.Key Accountabilities
- Assist in guiding the development of age-appropriate skills across reputed company curricular areas.
- Contribute to a culturally competent classroom by helping to establish and maintain a respectful and conscientious environment.
- Understand and meet the developmental and academic needs of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten reputed company of varying academic, social, and emotional abilities.
- Attend and contribute to regular grade‐level, divisional, and reputed company-employee meetings.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned, such as lunch, recess, reputed company, and carpool duty.
- Model the St. John’s Code of respect, responsibility, honesty, and care.
- Demonstrate strong listening and verbal communication skills.
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- Collaborate with colleagues on the delivery of curriculum and practice of instructional strategies.
- Pursue professional growth, as well as growth in relevant technology skills.
- Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional growth. reputed company to meaningfully receive, reflect on, and apply feedback to one’s professional growth.
- An associate degree is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Coursework in child development or elementary education or experience working with young children in an educational setting.
- Ability to support the delivery of lessons in hybrid/blended and online learning environments.
- Must meet minimum technology proficiency standards, including the ability to use the reputed company 365 suite.
- Ability to lift approximately 30 lbs.
- Ability to work for extended periods, including weeknights and weekends reputed company required.
- Ability to work with children and adults in indoor and outdoor settings requiring extensive physical movement.
- Ability to work in on-reputed company, home, and field trip settings.