Teacher Aide

Job Description:Position Summary:Early Childhood Aides in our District are high-energy, passionate about our students' growth and development, and engage in culturally responsive behaviors to ensure that all students' academic, health, and wellness needs are met.Through EC and ECSE, the aide will assist the teacher in carrying out daily tasks designed to help students achieve both social and academic goals.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAssist the classroom teacher in planning and implementing instructional activitiesAssist with tutoring, testing, small group instruction, and supervising study groupsSupervision of students during lunch and recess periods, assemblies, field trips, and other activities as assignedPrepare, develop, and construct instructional materials, bulletin boards, and other classroom aidsAssist in administering, scoring, and recording tests, checking notebooks, classroom assignments, and homework; performing routine recordkeeping tasks, and conducting guided practice activitiesServe as a resource for substitute teachers, as neededObserve student behavior and assist in correcting minor problems and reporting difficulties to the teacherAssist in operating instructional equipmentAssist with toileting and supporting students with self-help skillsClean and sanitize tables, toys, instructional materials, and other areas as appropriateMaintain the confidentiality of information about students at all timesPerform other related duties as assignedThe intent of this job description is to provide a representation description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSThe qualifications noted below are required to enable the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position.At least 6 college hours required; 2-year or 4-year degree in Education preferredExperience working with school-age children in a school settingTeaching experience or equivalent in an urban environmentSuperior interpersonal relationship skillsTeaching experience or equivalent in an urban environmentSuperior interpersonal relationship skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objectsSufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feetAbility to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groupsAbility to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objectsThis position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of timeSufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work areaThis position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazardsEEO Statement:The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.orgYou are navigating off of REAP site to the district's posting.OK