Teacher Assistant- High School (EC Department)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Teacher Assistant                                                       LSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director                                               Terms of Employment: 10 Months

Duties

This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which an Teacher Assistant will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.

Teaching and learning

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities  
  
• Assist classroom teachers
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional activities
• Assist students with reading and math
• Substitute in the classroom when classroom teacher is unavailable

Administrative duties as directed by the classroom teacher

• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and equipment
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the classroom teacher requests
• Grade homework and tests as assigned by the teacher

Standards and quality assurance

• Support the vision and mission of the school
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Attend scheduled staff meetings
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety

Other duties and responsibilities

• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, school grounds, or on field trips