Teaching Assistant in Elementary School

Position Summary

The Elementary Teaching Assistant supports classroom teachers and school staff by assisting with instructional activities, providing intervention support to students, supervising students during non-instructional times, and performing other duties that contribute to a safe, positive, and effective learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Assist teachers with classroom activities and instructional tasks.
• Provide academic intervention and support to individual students and small groups based on teacher direction.
• Reinforce learning concepts and instructional strategies introduced by classroom teachers.
• Monitor student progress and communicate observations to teachers.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials and classroom organization.

Student Supervision

• Supervise students during lunch periods, recess, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned times.
• Promote positive student behavior and reinforce school expectations.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and supportive environment.

Student Support

• Build positive relationships with students while encouraging independence and responsibility.
• Assist students with completing assignments and classroom activities.
• Support students with varying academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Administrative and Other Duties

• Assist with clerical tasks including copying, filing, organizing materials, and preparing classroom resources.
• Participate in meetings, professional development, and training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, teacher, or district administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree, paraprofessional certification, or college coursework preferred (if applicable).
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the school day.
• Ability to supervise students in various indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move instructional materials and classroom supplies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic instructional practices and child development.
• Ability to follow teacher directions and work collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in classroom and school settings with regular interaction with students, staff, and families.