Wellesley Public Schools
SY18-19

1.0FTE Kindergarten Teaching Assistant. This is a 1,183.6 hr./yr. or 32.5 hr./wk. position. Benefits available.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I) and fingerprints
- Passion for working with young children
- Basic knowledge of child growth and development
- Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies
- Knowledge of basic learning strategies
- Experience working with young children in a school setting preferred
- Working knowledge of kindergarten curriculum is preferred

The job of the kindergarten teaching assistant is to work under the guidance of the building principal, lead kindergarten teacher, and building based literacy/ math specialists. Other responsibilities involve helping the teacher address student needs including assisting with interventions, and providing individualized support to students. The kindergarten teaching assistant may also be called upon to manage the classroom and students, as needed.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Small group instruction/assistance for math, reading, writing and other activities
2. Help teacher maintain a safe classroom environment
3. Substituting for classroom teacher and other educators with the building when necessary.
4. Assisting the teacher with classroom preparation, organization and clean up when necessary.
5. Assist children in dressing for inclement weather
6. Assist children in the cafeteria
7. Monitor and ensure child safety on the playground

Essential Functions of the Job:
1. Maintain a record of regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and notify appropriate personnel when absent.
2. Ensure confidentiality regarding all personal information and educational records concerning students and their families.
3. Maintain professional boundaries with students and their families.
4. Participate, complete and adhere to all district wide mandatory trainings, inclusive of: confidentiality, conflict of interest, technology use, and security requirements.
5. Have a flexible attitude, work well in teams, be responsive and able to adjust when changes in routines are made.
6. Adapt and acquire new skills and knowledge and use them consistently to support student engagement with learning activities, social interactions, and the school day.

Work Year- 182 days

Salary-In accordance with the Wellesley Teacher Association- Unit C

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $20.19 to $24.55 Per Hour
Welcome to Hunnewell Elementary School!
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Wellesley Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions There are no application questions required for this job posting.
Contact Information Ellen Quirk, Hunnewell Principal
28 Cameron Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
Phone: 781-446-6275
Email: quirke@wellesleyps.org