Job Title
Instructional/Teacher Assistant Kindergarten

District Name
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Site/Department Name
Piney Grove Elementary
1500 Piney Grove Road, Kernersville, North Carolina, 27284

Posted on
Jul 28, 2021,12:01 AM EST

Expiration Date
Until Filled

Job Description

Instructional/Teacher Assistant Kindergarten

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to work cooperatively with the principal and teacher to provide a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available curriculum and technology materials.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

• Supervises students in classroom, hall, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of deliver (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support).

• Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, organizing classroom learning spaces, and ordering materials.

• Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s).

• Participates in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children's arrival and departure to and from school.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand complex, multi-stepped written and oral instructions.

• Ability to work independently, under general supervision.

• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, parents, and students.

• Ability to operate and maneuver standard office equipment and specialized classroom equipment.

• Ability to work with student data and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to provide a broad range of instructional assistance to teachers and others.

• Knowledge of grade appropriate competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of this position.

Job Qualification

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Either of the following:

o High School Diploma/GED AND ability to pass a formal assessment (Work Keys-three assessments needed: Reading (4), Mathematics (4), Writing (3) and 96 hours of in-service training) OR Completion of the NC DOL apprenticeship Program OR Completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan.

o Completion of an Associates Degree or 48 college credit hours with a grade of "C" or better with concentration in Education or Early Childhood Development.

• Desirable: Associates Degree with a concentration in Education PLUS two years working with elementary age children.

Pay Grade Level 54 $2,007 minimum per month

When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your TeacherMatch Personal Portfolio(Application).

Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.