Teacher Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten (Bilingual) - School Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated Vacancies)
Job | Posted 7 months ago
Position Areas
Instructional Support
Description
Spring Branch Independent School District Job Description Teacher Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten (Bilingual) |
Job Title: Teacher Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten (Bilingual) Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 202 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary Purpose: Responsible for assisting the teacher in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate pre-kindergarten program that meets the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of four year old children. This person is an integral part of the instructional program under the direction of the teacher. Qualifications/Skills: Education/Certification:
- Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment.
- Educational Aide Certification.
- Ability to work with young children.
- Ability to perform indoor and outdoor activities.
- Ability to perform activities that involve a variety of media (paint, paper, clay, glue, etc.) or activities that may be physically active.
- Ability to work and communicate with adults and children effectively.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
Responsibilities: Instructional Support:
- Work under the direction of the teacher to provide appropriate instruction to individuals and small groups.
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.
- Maintain classroom management and implement daily schedule.
- Assist in communicating with parents.
- Assist with escorting children in transition from one area to another (within the room and within the school).
- Help children to feel comfortable in the school environment.
- Facilitate transportation of children to and from school on a daily basis.
- Assist in record keeping, clerical duties and the preparation of materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Computer and various office equipment. Working Conditions: Mental Demands:
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
- Repetitive hand motions.
- Prolonged use of the computer.
- Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
- Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.