ANDERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Number Five Anderson, South Carolina

TITLE:    KINDERGARTEN TEACHING ASSISTANT 

QUALIFICATIONS:   

Minimum high school diploma

Meets the educational requirements as mandated in the No Child Left Behind Legislation and the 2015-2016 South Carolina Child Development Education Program Public School Guidelines. 

Early Childhood Development Credential (ECD 101) preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the school instructional team with students, parents, and instructional staff

Effective oral and written communication skills

REPORTS TO:  Principal

SUPERVISED BY:  Classroom Teacher

JOB GOAL:  To assist the teacher in providing classroom environment in which students can benefit from the instructional program

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Prepares for and assists with classroom activities under the supervision of a highly qualified teacher.

2.  Works with students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.

3.  Assists individual children.

4.  Performs clerical duties for the classroom teacher.

5.  Guides independent study and enrichment work assigned by the teacher.

6.  Assists students in utilizing technology.

7.  Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties.

8.  Assists in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.

9.  Assists teacher in duties relating to supervision of playground, cafeteria, and bus loading activities.
 

10. Assists with supervision during related arts.

11. Maintains confidentiality concerning student records, data, and personal information.
 

12. Utilizes planning time in the classroom under the direction of the teacher.
 

13. Participates in staff development programs provided by the school district.
 

14. Performs other duties as directed.
 

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  183 Days.  Salary to be determined by the salary schedule established by the Board.

EVALUTATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the principaL