As soon as possible
Educational Assistant Salary Schedule
54% (20.25 hr/week)
Part Time
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Discusses assigned instructional materials with teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
2. Plans, prepares, and develops teaching aids such as bulletin boards, art media, etc. under teacher's direction.
3. Presents subject matter to students utilizing a variety of methods and techniques.
4. Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
5. Distributes teaching materials to students.
6. Assists in keeping order in the classroom.
7. Supervise students during lunch, recess, and bus loading.
8. Assist in activities that promote understanding between school and community.
9. May supervise a classroom when a teacher is called away due to an emergency.
10. Devote attention to children needing discipline and special attention.
11. Send notes home with teacher's approval.
12. Escort students to and from class.
13. Assist the teachers in preparing and organizing instructional materials.
14. Track each student's progress to provide information to teachers for instruction/re-instruction.
15. Assist with supervision of field trips.
16. Assist with supervision during emergency situations.
17. Participates in inservice sessions in the building and at program levels.
18. May assist the office staff with processing calls, mail, etc.
Physical Demands:
· Must be able to spend up to 70% of the day walking.
· Able to walk or run quickly through hallways and stairwells in an emergency situation.
· Ability to stand for prolonged periods, respond to active crisis situations and support student movement.
· Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance
· Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
· Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building
· Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment
· Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone
· Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm
· Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy
· Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the ADA
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Safety: Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.
The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts the administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Experience:
Montessori experience preferred.
The Montessori classroom assistant is more than someone who cleans the classroom. She/he inspires and guides children through modeling and examples. She/he is an extra pair of hands, a watchful eye, and comforting smile. She is confident and happy to contributing to the lives of children.
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