Evergreen Academy Preschool

Teacher’s Assistant Job Description

NATURE OF WORK:

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only)

Helps Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment

Assists in leading lessons with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups

Supervising students in class, between classes, and during recreation periods and field trips

Tracks attendance,

Observes developmental milestones and sharing with the Teacher

Gives extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept

Assists students with special learning requirements, including disabilities

Collaborates with the Teacher to identify students’ issues and recommend solutions

Ensures that Quality First ERS, CLASS, and licensing standards are being followed

Ensures licensing requirements are met by following cleaning routines in the classroom, as well as ensuring that all activity areas are open and available during the school day

Participates in weekly planning/update meetings with Teachers

Assists students with personal hygiene needs while teaching personal hygiene skills, including diapering and toileting

Ensures the health and safety of each child in the class, including adjusting the level of attention needed depending on the child's behavioral needs

Completes other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of:

Support services available for individuals with disabilities;

Direct support provision;

Client needs and routines;

Working knowledge of:

principles and practices of service provision and program management;

standard office practices, procedures, and equipment;

medical terminology relating to specific disabilities;

business English, spelling, and report writing.

Skill in:

evaluating program performance and identifying appropriate remedial actions;

leadership and support of direct care staff;

effective verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

comply with rules, policies, and standards of care;

maintain positive working relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, and service providers;

effectively communicate with persons with a range of disabilities;

create and maintain files and records;

follow written and verbal instructions;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 16 years of age

Must be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card prior to starting work

Can provide documentation of one of the following:

Current and continuous enrollment in high school or a high school equivalency class;

High school or high school equivalency diploma;

Enrollment in vocational rehabilitation, as defined in A.R.S. § 23-501;

Employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months; or

Service as a volunteer in a child care facility for 12 months;