Teacher Aide

Where

Elmira, NY

What you'll be doing

This position is responsible for assisting school teachers in the performance of carrying out various non-professional tasks associated with the teaching process and in meeting program needs. Work performe under the general supervision of the principal or a teacher. Do related work as required. Work with individuals or small groups providing guidance through project completion i.e. remedial reading, mathematics comprehension, computer laboratory. Helps to set up science laboratory equipment, conducts experiments and performs limited review of student laboratory reports. Assist teachers in the correction of test papers, recording of grades, maintaining files and preparing statistical reports. May correct themes, compositions, standardized, objective tests and supervise class when teacher is out of room. Assists teachers with study hall, corridor, lunchroom, bus duty and other monitorial and patrol duties. Organizes and participates in group games and related activities. Assist teachers and students in selecting supplementary materials from the library. Assist in providing personal care to special needs students. Perform varied tasks to assist teacher in management of students and classroom management.

What your background should be

Good general intelligence familiarity with classroom routine, ability to establish good relationships with students, teachers and co-workers, ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain discipline, courtesy, dependability, initiative and resourcefulness. Good moral character, neat personal appearance, ability to lift, ability to work independently and function as a team member, ability to assist/support at-risk students and those with handicapping conditions, ability to defuse inappropriate student behaviors, physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Required Schooling / Training

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.

Who is the client company

The school affiliated with the Elmira District. The school academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as English, physical education, mathematics, science, social studies, reading, writing, spelling and vocabulary, computer technology and basic skills. It also offers various sports activities that include softball, track and field, cross-country and basketball.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com