Nashville Collegiate Prep - Early Learning Teacher Assistant

JOB PURPOSE

Support the Kindergarten and Early Learning community classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Support the teacher in the administration of lesson plans that are consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff members and parents.

Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher
• Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students’ daily activities
• Works individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listens to reading groups, or assists answering questions
• Supervises outside playground activities
• Helps with general classroom housekeeping tasks
• Assists the teacher in any other appropriate ways
• Performs clerical tasks
• Treats all children with dignity and respect
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required
• Operates and cares for instructional equipment used in the classroom
• Follows directions given by the classroom teacher

Student Management

• Assists with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips to assist with student supervision and safety, during play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc
• Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room

School/Community Relations

• Maintains confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school
• Handles sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.
• Cooperates and shares professionally with other members of the staff
• Promotes high academic achievement for all children
• Promotes a greater focus on teaching and learning
• Promotes flexibility to stimulate local initiatives coupled with responsibility for student performance
• Promotes improved linkages among schools, parents, and communities
• MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED*

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company’s values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance
• Strives to implement consistently best practices and positive character education
• Time Management – Prioritizing, Organizing, Scheduling
• Computer Basics – Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Communication – Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience
• Speak, read, and write English fluently
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as School may find appropriate and acceptable
• Commitment to School values
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Minimal physical exertion required
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the office work environment is moderate. Noise level may rise at a school with high student traffic

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with NEI salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Noble Education Initiative.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Noble Education Initiative Policy.

DECLARATION

The Noble Education Initiative Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person