Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Must be able to use various equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc.
• •Must exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• •Due to the time spent standing and walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.
• •Requires the ability to compare and judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from apparent standards) of data, people, or things.
• •Requires the ability to speak and signal people to convey or exchange information.
• •Includes receiving instructions, assignments, and directions from superiors.
• •Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.
• •Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple words, documents, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format.
• •Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• •Requires the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• •Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• •Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
• •Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract; and use decimals and percentages.
• •Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
• •Requires the ability to rapidly and accurately coordinate hands and eyes in office equipment.
• •Requires the ability to handle a variety of office machines, etc.
• •Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• •Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of paint.
• •Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• •Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• •Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
• •Must be able to communicate via telephone.
• •General knowledge of activities performed by lead teacher.
• •General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
• •General knowledge of student handbook rules.
• •General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
• •General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• •Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• •Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• •Ability to motivate students.
• •Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• •Ability to perform general clerical duties.
• •Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• •Ability to operate common office machines.
• •Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• •Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.