Substitute Teacher Assistant

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, United States ESS Education Full time
Substitute Teacher Assistant - PreK

Job Summary

Provides supportive services to classroom teachers in the Prekindergarten Head Start Program. Assists teachers in all aspects of the instructional process designed to advocate the social and academic readiness of pre-school students for subsequent entrance into the kindergarten program. Assists teachers in the preparation of and during the conduct of instructional activities, provides supplemental instruction to students individually or in groups. Confers with teachers to meet the social and physical needs of the children.

Essential Functions For Both Specialties
  • Provides assistance to the classroom teacher as requested; assists in lesson planning and preparation under the direction of the teacher; assists in the preparation of classroom exhibits and bulletin boards; distributes and collects instructional materials; assists with recordkeeping.
  • Works with individuals or small groups to provide extra help to students as needed; attempts to reinforce previous instruction from the teacher; assists or leads children in group activities; assists with recreational activities; accompanies class trips, sharing monitoring responsibilities with teachers.
  • Converses with children about their learning activities; encourages active participation by students; provides positive role models for children; participates in and assists children with daily routine activities which include dining, napping and toileting activities, assists in changing and washing children with soiled clothing.
  • Participates in staff development programs.

Essential Functions For Montessori Specialty
  • Performs above duties using Montessori practices and philosophy.

Minimum Requirements
  • Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
  • Must be a:
  • Current or former (within 5 years) Prekindergarten Head Start parent volunteer.
OR
  • A former parent volunteer and active in the program as an employee noontime aide, parent scholar or special needs aide/scholar.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • classroom procedures.
  • growth and development of pre-school children.

Demonstrated ability to:
  • use basic educational materials and instructional aids.
  • develop learning experiences and to participate in learning activities.
  • assist in the preparation of classroom materials.
  • understand the learning process of children.
  • relate to and interact with children in a positive manner.
  • understand and implement oral and written instructions.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.ESS Education is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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