JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, to assist teachers in the instruction of students individually, or in groups, in a classroom or similar learning situation. Full responsibility for appropriate instruction, training, curriculum materials and evaluation procedures remain with the classroom teacher; and to do other related work as required. Leaders of Tomorrow Learning Academy is a childcare facility that cares for Infants up into Pre-K and private Kindergarten that follows the Georgia standards and Douglas County schedule. We are accredited.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks. Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils’ intellectual abilities. Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior in accordance with site and/or district initiatives; e.g. PBIS. Prepare instructional materials; read to students. Assist the classroom teacher in creating an environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Help plan daily and long-range lessons and classroom activities. Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students. Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students. Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary. Check students work for compliance with teacher’s instructions. Help maintain individual records for each student. Collect and display suitable material for educational displays; prepare displays; decorate classroom. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Help maintain order in the classroom, playground, or other areas; monitors students to keep them on task. Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required. Select and check out library materials for teachers’ use. Perform related work as required. Accompany students on field trips; May attend in-service training sessions, back-to-school nights, parent conferences, and other school activities; May attend and participate in staff meetings concerning individual and group behavior adjustments of youth in special classes; Respect confidential nature of pupil records and school reports; Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and monitor classroom, playground or other areas; Administer academic assessments as needed. May supervise students on the playground and during student lunchtime.
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. Must pass local exam in Math/English as defined by legal requirements or waive with an AA degree. Some of these positions may be required to be bilingual with passing scores on the district Spanish/English bilingual exam.
ABILITY TO Project a mature, constructive, stable, and healthy attitude in a learning environment; Follow safety procedures and written & verbal instructions; Organize tasks, set priorities, maintain work pace; Understand and carry out oral and written directives; Perform repetitive & varied tasks; Manage multiple tasks; Work autonomously; Make independent decisions; KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT (Continued) EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (Continued) Demonstrate problem-solving skills; Understand the basic concepts of child growth and development and possess a genuine liking for students; ABILITY TO (continued) Keep records and perform routine clerical duties; Respond appropriately to evaluation & changes in the work setting; Understand the particular needs of youth having behavioral problems in school. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
You are eligible for a 70% discount on Your benefits.
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Raise after 90 day Period
Our services are tailored to meet the needs of children and their families. We begin our programming for children as young as 6 weeks old and continue until their 13th birthday. Our hours of operation are quite accommodating. Some centers open at 5:30am or 6:00am until 6pm. Our employees are also educated to handle emergency situations. All of them hold certifications in both first aid and CPR.
