SUMMARY:
A Jackie Joyner-Kersee Academy Teacher’s assistant is passionate about working with youth. They
collaborate with the Academy Principal, Lead teacher, other staff members and parents to ensure the
students receive the best education we can provide. Staff and administration are committed to building
something extraordinary. Our goal is to close the achievement gap by making the Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Academy a dynamic learning environment where every child is genuinely embraced and uplifted.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Work with the lead teacher to monitor the students and the class schedule.
- Assist with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
- Review lesson material with students individually or in small groups as directed by the teacher.
- Responsible for students during non-classroom times including between classes, during mealtime, recess, and on field trips. This may be with or without the lead teacher’s assistance.
- Utilize a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials that will assist you in reaching the whole child’s spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional needs.
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
- Provide instruction in a variety of methods to meet the learning styles of all students. This includes teaching and modeling Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s Winning In Life principles, Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education.
- Keep proper discipline in the classroom/school premises providing an excellent learning
environment. - Maintain a clean, well-organized classroom.
- Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records to meet the demands for a
comprehensive knowledge of each student’s progress. - Keep students, teachers, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies.
- Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
- Attend and participate in in-services, retreats, committee, facility, and parent meetings.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree with an emphasis in education or early childhood education preferred.
- High School Diploma required.
- 2 years or more experience in a school setting or working with youth required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfortable using a variety of instructional devices such as promethean board.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of best practices in education.
- Ability to identify and solve problems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Periodic sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Extended periods of time on your feet.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Required to stand, sit, and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously and handle tension and stress in a positive manner.
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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at will” basis.
