Virginia Beach City Public Schools · 1 month ago
Kindergarten Assistant
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.72/hr - $27.30/hrVirginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a Kindergarten Assistant to support the kindergarten teacher in various instructional activities. The role involves assisting with individual and small-group instruction, preparing materials, and maintaining an effective learning environment.
Charter SchoolsEducationPrimary Education
Responsibilities
Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks
Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils' intellectual abilities
Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
Prepare instructional materials; reads to students
Assist the classroom teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Help plan daily and long-range lessons and classroom activities
Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students
Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students
Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary
Check students work for compliance with teacher's instructions
Help maintain individual records for each student
Collect and display suitable material for educational displays; prepare displays; decorate classroom
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task
Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required
Select and check out library materials for teacher's use
Perform related work as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate's Degree or higher
Some experience in working with children
Possession of a valid driver's license
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching
Ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports
Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers
Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
Ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls
Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching
Occasional standing, running, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid life insurance
Paid sick/annual leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Membership in the Virginia Retirement System
Company
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach City Public Schools continues to be a highly successful, diverse school district and employer of choice.
Founded in 1963
10001+ employees
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