Early College Teacher Assistant (Grades: 9-12)

      Assist in conducting intensified learning experience for students in assigned area and relieve teacher of various non-instructional duties

·         Assists teacher in management of student arrival and departure time

·         Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified.

·         Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities

·         Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher

·         Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom

·         Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities

·         Help teacher supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom, including hall, lunchroom, auditorium, gym, and playground monitoring

·         Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

·         Assist Teacher with copying, organizing, and filing materials for distribution to students

·         Help with the inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

·         Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

·         Participate in staff-development training programs to improve job performance

·         Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned

·         Help decorate the classroom for special events, PTA meetings, holidays, etc

·         Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

·         Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

High School Diploma or USA equivalency; Associate Degree or 48 College credit hours or pass an academic assessment; Valid Texas educational aide certificate

·         Six months of knowledge and skills acquired through work experience or successful completion of a specific training program for teacher assistants is preferred

·         Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions

·         Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics

·         Perform supportive tasks, primarily of a non-instructional nature, for a certified

·         Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities

·         Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

·         Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession