Teaching Assistant

**Charter School employees have outstanding benefits packages and seamless membership in PERS retirement system. More benefits details below**

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada: Springs is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Teacher Assistant for the 2024-25 School year.

Pinecrest Springs is a new K-4 charter school where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the school and make a difference in the lives of students. Pinecrest Academy is the first charter school system in Nevada to earn the National Blue Ribbon Award. Come join this award-winning principal and help develop another amazing school in the Pinecrest system.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possesses the ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check and fingerprinting.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• At least two years of college‑level coursework or an Associate’s Degree in education or related field
• Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities
• Knowledge of subject matters and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacher
• Knowledgeable with word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance to students and to the supervising teacher
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance
• Observe students’ work and study habits
• Observe and record students’ time on task when needed
• Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
• Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the supervising teacher
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Assist students in the library or media center
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make‑up work as assigned by the teacher
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
• Help the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin Boards and other classroom learning displays
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Help very young students with their clothing and snack time routines

• Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student
• Complete clerical duties as assigned by the supervising teacher
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits:

Pinecrest Academy provides excellent benefits to school employees, which include:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off program (flexible leave: no division into sick and personal days)
• Performance-based pay and bonus structure
• Teacher retention bonuses for returning teachers
• Carry over or buy back of unused paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement plan for advanced degrees
• A large group health insurance plan with competitive rates and benefits
• The State of Nevada has no personal income tax.
• Membership in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• Math
• Reading

School type:

• Charter school

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person