Teaching Assistant

Term of Employment: Full time/10 months with benefits

Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00/hour DOE


Position Summary:
Assists the preschool teacher with implementation of developmentally appropriate instructional activities, supervises high school students working with the children and completing various job related tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cares for preschool children at the Little Lions Preschool located at Mountain View High School
• Participates in planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children while incorporating Arizona Early Learning Standards
• Provides direct instruction and assistance to preschool children by implementing lesson plans
• Provides information to parents regarding classroom procedures, activities and behavior
• Follows and completes established procedures and assigned duties
• Provides direction supervision for the implementation and evaluation of high school students working with children
• Maintains compliance with DHS and Quality First regulations
• Completes annual training requirements and participates in professional development opportunities
• Assists with checking students into and out of the facility, checking for identification and parent permissions
• Maintains confidential files of enrolled children, tuition files and other clerical duties
• Provides for the physical comfort and safety of the preschool children
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED
An Associate’s degree or higher preferred or;
At least 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related field or; passing score on a skills assessment
One year experience working with preschool children or school age children in a formal setting
Ability to operate basic office software
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a limited basis
Ability to perform basic accounting duties
Methods, techniques and strategies used with preschool children
Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
Proof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957
Negative TB skin test within the last year, Tetanus with Pertussis, Hepatitis B series
Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one
Valid Arizona Driver’s License

Key Competencies:
Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to complete tasks from written and oral instructions
Ability to work with students in the appropriate grade levels (preschool and high school students)
Ability to work collaboratively with staff members


Application Process:
Submit a cover letter, resume, one recent (within five years) signed professional reference letter, and a copy of current certificate (s) via the district’s online application system (https://www.applitrack.com/pimajted/onlineapp) Open until filled.


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