Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Teaching Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Instructional

REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: August 1, 2024

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW

Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.

The Pre-K Assistant Teacher is primarily responsible for the “moment- by -moment” care and education of the student and supporting the lead teacher and classroom initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the lead teacher in designing and executing a developmentally appropriate and integrated curriculum, which provides opportunities for children’s meaningful exploration
• Understand and support the “learning through play” philosophy
• Assist in planning and establishing a safe environment in which children develop trusting and accepting relationships with adults and peers that foster social and emotional growth and development
• Meet with Lead Teacher daily to prep for the instructional facilitation of the students’ learning
• Assist the Lead Teacher in developing, documenting, and maintaining a variety of instructional and educational hands-on activities
• Assist in assessing students’ progress towards objectives, expectations and/or goals and provide feedback to students
• Respond to children’s needs (in the classroom, on the playground, in bathrooms)
• Help keep the classroom clean and organized
• Manage supplies and ensures orderly work areas
• Facilitate snacks, meals, nap times and bathroom activities
• Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
• Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
• Supporting the school as directed by the Principal and Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a High School diploma, an Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Must get yearly physical, immunizations, and fulfill any other DOH and DOE requirements before the first day of school
• Hold or working towards a valid Level 1 or higher NYS Teaching Assistant certification
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time pre-kindergarten or elementary classroom teacher
• Understanding of early childhood social, emotional and cognitive development
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred
• Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues