Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
**This position will be physically located in the Marshall Islands in support of LOGCAP**
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for implementing the school’s instructional program for Grades K through 12 under direction of the classroom teacher. #LI-TM1
Responsibilities
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
- The Teacher Assistant is responsible for implementing the school’s instructional program for Grades K through 12.
- Fosters a classroom environment conducive to learning while teaching assigned subject or class according to adopted curricula and standards.
- Follows daily lesson plan provided by classroom teacher, following curriculum guidelines and adopted standards; prepares necessary materials; implements plan.
- Maintains student discipline and fosters positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Utilizes motivational tools and information technology to stimulate students.
- Maintains communication concerning individual progress with parents and school administration.
- Corrects assignments and evaluates student progress in timely fashion, if required.
- Instruction in the classroom will be commensurate with the school’s stated philosophy, objectives and purposes.
- Cognizant of all rules and regulations in school handbooks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Human relation skills of the highest order are required to meet the needs of a diverse population.
- Requires initiative, perception and a broad knowledge of human behavior to understand the learning style of the individual students.
- Requires general knowledge and understanding of computers and software used in the school and/or ability to learn quickly.
- Understands safety requirements for students using online services.
- Position requires moderate lifting and bending.
- Required to monitor students indoors and sometimes outdoors in a hot and humid climate.
- Ability to keep up with children ages 5-12 years of age on a playground.
Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements
- Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience working in a school system.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Child Care National Agency Check (CNACI) clearance requiring US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a classroom aide is preferred
- Post secondary education experience is preferred, BA or BS desired but not required
- Experience:
- Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience working in a school system.
- Skills:
- Human relation skills of the highest order are required to meet the needs of a diverse population.
- Requires initiative, perception and a broad knowledge of human behavior to understand the learning style of the individual students.
- Requires general knowledge and understanding of computers and software used in the school and/or ability to learn quickly.
- Understands safety requirements for students using online services.
- Position requires moderate lifting and bending.
- Required to monitor students indoors and sometimes outdoors in a hot and humid climate.
- Ability to keep up with children ages 5-12 years of age on a playground.
- Working Conditions:
- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
- Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects,
- Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
- Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.