What are the responsibilities and job description for the Three's Teacher Assistant position at Amazing Explorers Academy in Asturia?
Company Description
The Amazing Explorers Academy is a groundbreaking day care and early childhood education program that is setting the standard for pre-school learning. This innovative day care and early childhood education concept is currently expanding through franchised and corporate owned locations in Florida and other states.
At Amazing Explorers, we believe that it’s never too early for children to develop a genuine passion for for learning. Recent studies have shown that the first five years of a children’s life are the most impressionable, and that study habits and interests develop during these early years can set the tone for their later education, as well as their later career. Amazing Explorers Academy fosters a nurturing environment where little minds open up to develop lifelong learning skills designed to inspire, connect and engage the great minds of the 21st century.
Job Description
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting a classroom lead teacher with the general supervision and management of a class of children. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices and will assist teachers in supervising all children in their room ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Helps and supervises children during all activities
- Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
- Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
- Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
- Helps children with meal times and clean-up
- Helps with all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
- Helps prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
- Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
- Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
- Highly professional and dependable
- Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
- Must be able to lift fifty pounds, sit on the floor and interact with children