Elementary Academic Teaching Assistant
Parker Performing Arts School
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and monitor students assigned in the classroom during educational activities.
- Ensure safety of students under supervision.
- Effectively manage students under supervision including the enforcement of school rules and policies.
- Assist students with work and lessons, including those requiring remedial, or learning disability effort.
- Assist classroom teachers by providing individual and group instruction to students, including the preparation and presentation of lessons.
- Assist in the supervision and guidance of students in a variety of academic or non-academic settings including one-on-one or tutorial activities.
- Collect and organize program data; prepare data for required reports; maintain records and files.
- Service and maintain the confidence and cooperation of children.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and school information.
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students.
- Think and act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Required Qualifications:
- 48 semester hours from an accredited college, an associate degree, or proof of successfully passing the Para-Professional PRAXIS exam.
- Some experience in the supervision of youth and providing instruction to individuals or groups, preferably in an educational setting;
- Effective communication, organizational, and delegation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passion for the arts in education.
- Experience in charter schools
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant