Position Title

Teaching Assistant

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$20.76 per hr. commensurate with experience

Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Westmere Elementary is looking for a dynamic Teaching Assistant to support students in an educational classroom setting.  Hours would be 7:40am- 2:10pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. 

Candidates should have current NYS Teaching Assistant Certification.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Organization of instructional materials and provide educational support for students under the direction of the classroom teacher.  
• The ability to monitor and reinforce skills and concepts previously taught by the teacher in individual or small group learning situations within the educational environment and under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• The ability to interact appropriately with students, teachers and supervisors.
• A child-centered philosophy and a willingness to work with students. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
• Good judgment, problem-solving skills.
• Regular attendance, acceptance of responsibility, willingness to follow established procedures, cooperation and the ability to react appropriately to changing work conditions are normal expectations of the job. 
• Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Be professional and maintain confidentiality.
• Enjoy working with young children.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

 

Job Category

Teaching Assistant

Job Location

Westmere Elementary

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