Hanover Area School District Pre-K Counts Assistant Teacher

Assistant TeacherUnder the direction of the certified classroom teacher and/or school administration, ESS teacher assistants supplement student education, helping all students achieve the goals set forth by their school districts, as well as state and national standards. ESS teacher assistants perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties, and often provide extra help to students with special needs and disabilities.ResponsibilitiesAttend staff meetings as required.Deliver child centered age appropriate lessonsProvide advice and possible solutions to teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issuesDocument information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problemsAdherence to learn through play Keystone Stars philosophy for all age groups.Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as neededProvide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachersOversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as neededAssist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materialsDemonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESSUnderstand and adhere to all ESS and intermediate unit policies and proceduresQualificationsAssociate's Degree or CDAAbility to lift 50 lbsAbility to sit, stoop, run, climb, and actively participate in activities related to the age of the group.Commitment to developing and caring for young mindsWillingness to participate in continuing professional developmentCLEARANCES NEEDED (within 14 days)Clear Child Abuse/Police/Drug ScreeningClear Physical (every year) Clear TB screeningConfirmation of Certificate or DegreePrivacy InformationWhen you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:Contact details (name, email, phone, address)Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)We use this information to:Evaluate your candidacy and qualificationsConduct interviews and background checksManage our recruitment and hiring processesComply with applicable legal obligationsWe do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information.For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below.Click here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy PolicyClick here if you reside in all other U.S. states: Privacy PolicyAbout ESSAs leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.ESS Diversity StatementESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.