Preschool 3s Teaching Assistant

A St. Mark’s Preschool 3s Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing support to the instructional program under the direction of the teacher, with specific responsibility for supervising students, working with students one-on-one, performing general clerical tasks, and performing other duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom.

Essential Duties 

• Maintain appropriate classroom supervision across play areas, the classroom, bathrooms, and dismissal, guiding and redirecting children's behavior as needed.
• Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by working one-to-one with students or in small groups
• Assist in creating an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment
• Help with general housekeeping and room preparation
• Maintain technology skills in keeping with the vision of the school
• Assist students with toileting and personal hygiene
• Assist students with snack and lunch

Other Duties

• Participate in school meetings and in-service activities

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities

• Participate in and/or support student and parent activities designed to involve the faculty and staff

• Escort students to ancillary classes

• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Teacher or Head of Primary School

Required Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field
• A deep understanding of educating the whole child
• A passion for teaching and learning with a collaborative spirit
• Genuine affinity for working with children and families in a highly engaged community

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Works in a sometimes highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold