PK TEACHER ASSISTANT

Description

Maclay Pre-K is seeking an energetic, flexible, nurturing, hard-working Pre-K teaching assistant for the coming school year.  Assistants are responsible for helping the teacher with class instruction and other duties.  Duties include working with small groups of children to reinforce lessons, providing one-on-one instruction to students, supervising students in the classroom on the playground, and at special areas, and prepping learning materials.  The hours are 7:45-3:30 Monday, and 7:45-1:30 Tuesday- Friday. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Enjoy working with young children
• Experience working with Pre-K aged students
• Committed to nurturing a community where students feel safe, respected, and engaged
• The ability to work positively and professionally with students, parents & peers
• The ability to communicate thoroughly, accurately, and concisely with all constituents on a school environment
• Ability to successfully pass a Federal and FDLE background check
• Outstanding personal recommendations

Physical Demands:

The role necessitates frequent standing, walking, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling to engage effectively with children at their level.

It requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, and to manipulate objects, tools, or controls with hands.

The employee will frequently be required to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 25 pounds, such as repositioning children and handling instructional materials.

The position demands agility to move swiftly in response to various situations.

Clear and audible communication is essential for providing instructions and interacting effectively.

The ability to hear and comprehend speech at normal levels is necessary for effective communication with children.

Close visual acuity is required for tasks such as observing detailed aspects of objects, reading, preparing classroom materials, and supervising children.

Work Environment:

The work setting is dynamic and may be noisy due to the presence of children. This role may also involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions during the supervision of outdoor activities.

This job description outlines the core responsibilities and requirements of the position but is not exhaustive. Other less critical and occasional duties may be required as part of the role.

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Requirements: To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical and mental requirements are essential to the successful performance of this job:

· Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The role requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, similar to a standard school environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

· Cognitive and Emotional Requirements: The candidate must be able to analyze, reason, and problem-solve effectively. The ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain emotional control under stress, and communicate clearly and professionally is essential.

About Maclay School: Maclay School is an independent, non-sectarian college preparatory school located on 100 beautiful acres in northern Tallahassee, Florida. Our Lower School program, which begins with a nurturing preschool for three- and four-year-old children, continues in the Jablon Lower School. Here, students are supported in a warm, family-oriented environment that emphasizes personal growth, academic rigor, and character development. With a focus on individualized learning and a commitment to excellence, Maclay School provides a safe space where students are encouraged to take risks, stretch their thinking, and achieve their fullest potential.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the academic success of Maclay’s youngest learners while supporting and developing the professional capacity of teachers.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Maclay School is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.