What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher Assistant position at Torah Prep?
Torah Prep School of St. Louis is the largest Jewish Day School in the state of Missouri, providing Torah-based religious and secular education to over 315 students from preschool to 8th grade. Our faculty is composed of some of the most sincere, dedicated and accomplished academic professionals and rebbeim anywhere. The pursuit of excellence exhibited by our staff is largely what's behind the innovative and rigorous education that students receive at Torah Prep School.
Position Summary
To improve the educational experience of students, Teacher Assistants assist the instructional and administrative staff. The Teacher Assistant will assist teachers with instruction of individual and small groups of students in the classroom, assist with student supervision during arrival, lunch, recess, and/or dismissal, and may be asked to substitute teach on days a teacher is absent. Teacher Assistants perform a variety of classroom, general, and clerical duties related to assisting the school and classrooms.
Essential Duties
Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of teachers and administrators
Supervise classrooms when needed
Monitor students during independent work activities and provides assistance as needed
Provide tutorial assistance to students in one-to-one or small group settings under the direction of teachers and administrators
Provides practice and reinforcement activities for students as follow-up to direct instruction provided by the classroom teacher
Assists in the preparation of instructional materials
Provides encouragement to students
Assists in the supervision of students throughout the school day (e.g. supports teachers within the classroom, arrival, lunch, recess, movement throughout the building, dismissal)
Assists teachers and principals with clerical duties as needed
Substitute teach in general studies classrooms across campuses when the need arises
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements of Applicants
Previous experience working with children (teacher aid, building aid, or teacher experience preferred)
Strong background in literacy (specifically guided reading and writer's workshop) and Science of Reading
Ability to address the needs of all students and challenge each one to reach his/her potential
Team player with strong communication skills
Excellent classroom management skills
Creative, dynamic and positive professionals
Work Schedule and Compensation
Mondays - Thursdays, 8:15am - 4:15pm
Fridays, 8:15am - 2:15pm
