Teacher Assistant

Job description

Description Reports to: Director: Location : Philadelphia, PA: The Preschool Teacher Assistant position involves supporting classroom teachers and students throughout the school day. Teaching Assistants are responsible for assisting with arrival and dismissal routines, aiding in self-care tasks for students, and facilitating play and language in the classroom, at the direction of the classroom teacher. Teaching Assistants receive instruction and assist classroom teachers in collecting language samples of students during classroom routines. Teaching Assistants complete professional development requirements in accordance with the state and county specifications. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: - Assist classroom teacher in preparation of activities as they relate specifically to the individual students, classroom themes, and lessons (i.e., learning centers, craft projects, lesson support). - Maintain and keep classrooms organized and relevant to the students and their individual needs. - Organize classroom space and materials to meet the language and motor needs as directed by the classroom teacher. - Assist in arrival and dismissal by organizing students on and off cars, vans, an...