BMI TEACHER ASSOCIATE JOB SUMMARY

Beatrice Mayes Institute is seeking a Teacher Associate (TA) to assist teachers with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children in a classroom setting; assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.

Why BMI? Here are some of the Top Reasons we believe you will enjoy working here:

• Established since 1966
• State-of-the-art New Facility
• Focused smaller classroom sizes
• STEAM Centered
• Family-oriented culture

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
• Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities, aids instructional efforts of the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans, and curricula in assigned areas.
• Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom, including activity sheets, drawings, and similar handouts.
• Presents subject matter to children or adults, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions, and role playing.
• Leads classroom activities; may confer with parents on children's progress in the absence of the teacher.
• Assists children or adults, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High-school Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum 60 credit hours or Associates Degree.
• One-year experience as a Teacher’s Aide in Elementary or Secondary education preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
• Child supervision skills.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.

More Job Details and Compensation:

The following ranges are tentative and are subject to change based on the annual budget approved by the Board of Directors:

• Pay Rate: $15.20 - $19.00 hourly
• Job Type: Full-time, Salary Non-Exempt position
• 10-month Work Calendar

*Commensurate with experience.

All interested applicants should provide a resume and cover letter for further consideration. In the cover letter, please also share why you would be the ideal candidate for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.20 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person