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Assistant Teacher will provide teachers with help in the management of the classroom and the education of children. You will work with individual and/or small groups of students and provide clerical support to teacher/s and staff. As an assistant teacher, you will work on the adaptation of classroom activities, assignments, and or materials for the purposes of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives, as well as administer classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process. You will assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. **** About the Department: **** For nearly four decades, the Susan Gray School has served young children with developmental disabilities and young children who are at risk for developmental delay. The school has the distinction of being the first nationally recognized inclusive preschool where typically developing children learn alongside children with disabilities in an educational setting. More information about Susan Gray School can be found here: [http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/admin- offices/sgs/index.php](http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/admin- offices/sgs/index.php). About Vanderbilt University: **** Vanderbilt is a renowned private institution founded in 1873 located a little more than a mile from downtown Nashville, TN. The universitys students, faculty, staff and visitors frequently cite Nashville as one of the perks of Vanderbilt. VU is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt was recently ranked #1 in the [Princeton Review](https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2017/08/01 /vanderbilt-has-happiest-students-again-according-to-2017-princeton-review- best-colleges-rankings/) among 382 top colleges and universities for happiest students - as well as #2 for best quality of life and great financial aid, #5 for best run colleges and beautiful campus, and #6 for both being in a college city that students love and having great campus/city relations. Key Functions and Expected Performance: * Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment. * Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aids instructional efforts of the teacher. * Presents subject matter to children or adults, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing. * Leads classroom activities; may confer with parents on children's progress in the absence of the teacher. * Assists children or adults, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. * Communicates with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing classroom objectives. * Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records (e.g. clean/bleach tables, sign-in/sign-out logs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements. * Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. * Performs general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready. * Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. Qualifications: * Experience working with children with disabilities

• Experience working with young children 1 to 5 years old * Associates degree or TECTA preferred but not required * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing is necessary. * Ability to understand and follow safety procedures is necessary. * Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures is necessary.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth is necessary. * Ability to supervise children is necessary. * Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment is necessary. * Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans is preferred. Benefits: **** In addition to offering a lively community that encourages learning and celebrates diversity, VU offers a competitive, flexible benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match. Vanderbilt offers tuition assistance to employees, spouses and dependent children. Also, after five years of service, Vanderbilt will pay up to 55% of the tuition for up to three dependent children to earn a bachelor's degree. Learn more about Vanderbilt's benefits at [VU Benefits Overview](https://hr.vanderbilt.edu/benefits/2018-Benefits-Overview_Future- Employees.pdf) Success Factors: * Helpful Nature Offers to help lighten the load for others in times of need. Volunteers rather than waiting to be asked. Understands that almost no one works in a silo and needs the help of others to do their job well; recognizes that by helping others first, others will likely reciprocate. * Reliable Does what they say they will do, when they say they will do it. Shows up for work when expected. Doesnt push the burden of work volume or deadlines to others. * Analytical & Detail-Oriented Accurately assesses information and applies applicable law, policy and procedure. Considers the long term implications of actions today and advises employees appropriately. Even small mistakes can create big issues; attention to detail work indicates care about the outcomes. * Integrity Holds oneself accountable; takes responsibility for failures as well as successes, recognizes that trust is required to hold a team together. * Teamwork Genuinely values teamwork and co-workers; make them feel valuable and important by acknowledging what they do well. Doesnt expect from others effort that one is unwilling to do themselves. Finds ways to acknowledge others strong suits. __ Job requires a High school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience or the equivalent. **Primary Location: **United States-Tennessee-Nashville **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Research, Extension, and Other Education Professionals **Organization: **Vanderbilt University