Floater/ Teacher assistance
8 days ago
Orlando
Job Description Teacher’s Assistant Job Description Teacher’s Assistant Job Description Position Title: Teacher’s Assistant Location: LJ Preparatory Academy/Lion of Judah Academy Reports To: Classroom Teacher / Principal Overview: The Teacher’s Assistant supports the classroom teacher in providing a positive, engaging, and effective learning environment for students. This role involves assisting with instructional activities, supervising students, and helping to ensure the smooth operation of the classroom. Responsibilities: • Support the classroom teacher in implementing lesson plans and instructional activities., • Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, and transitions., • Assist with preparing classroom materials and setting up learning activities., • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students requiring additional help., • Monitor student behavior and enforce school policies and rules., • Assist with record-keeping, attendance, and administrative tasks as needed., • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment., • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff., • High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework or relevant experience preferred., • Strong communication and organizational skills., • Patience, adaptability, and a genuine interest in student development., • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff. Overview: Floater provides flexible support across various classrooms and grade levels as needed, ensuring continuity of instruction and classroom management. The role involves stepping into different environments to assist teachers, supervise students, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere. Responsibilities: • Cover classes or assist teachers in multiple classrooms as assigned., • Support classroom instruction, student supervision, and behavior management., • Assist with daily classroom routines, including transitions, lunch, and recess., • Help prepare instructional materials and set up classroom activities., • Adapt to different grade levels and teaching styles as required., • Maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for students., • Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and administrative staff., • Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations. Relationships with Parents/Legal Guardians • Assist teachers in creating a classroom environment that encourages parent participation, • Assist teachers in maintaining open and positive communication with parents/legal guardians, • Build positive communication and cooperation with other staff to create and maintain a professional atmosphere, • High school diploma or equivalent; experience working with children preferred., • Flexibility and adaptability to different classroom settings., • Good organizational and communication skills. · 1. Bending or twisting at the neck is an occasional requirement up to 33% of the time · 2. Bending or twisting at the trunk is an occasional requirement up to 33% of the time · 3. Squatting/stooping/kneeling is an occasional but essential requirement up to 33% of the time · 4. Repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times is an occasional requirement up to 33% of the time B. LIFTING 10 - 25 POUNDS · 1. Lifting 10 - 25 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement · 2. Lifting above the waist is an occasional but essential requirement · 3. Lifting above the knees is a frequent requirement. C. LIFTING 26 - 50 POUNDS · 1. Lifting 26 - 50 pounds is an occasional requirement up to 33% of the time · 2. Lifting items above the waist is an occasional but essential requirement · 3. Lifting items above the knees is a frequent requirement Job Description Acknowledgement I have received, reviewed and fully the job description for LJ Preparatory Academy Teacher Assistant /Floater. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under any and all conditions as described. Employee Name_____________________________ Date_____________ Employee Signature_____________________________________ Position Title: Teacher’s Assistant Location: LJ Preparatory Academy/Lion of Judah Academy Reports To: Classroom Teacher / Principal Overview: The Teacher’s Assistant supports the classroom teacher in providing a positive, engaging, and effective learning environment for students. This role involves assisting with instructional activities, supervising students, and helping to ensure the smooth operation of the classroom. Responsibilities: • Support the classroom teacher in implementing lesson plans and instructional activities., • Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, and transitions., • Assist with preparing classroom materials and setting up learning activities., • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students requiring additional help., • Monitor student behavior and enforce school policies and rules., • Assist with record-keeping, attendance, and administrative tasks as needed., • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment., • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff., • High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework or relevant experience preferred., • Strong communication and organizational skills., • Patience, adaptability, and a genuine interest in student development., • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff. Overview: Floater provides flexible support across various classrooms and grade levels as needed, ensuring continuity of instruction and classroom management. The role involves stepping into different environments to assist teachers, supervise students, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere. Responsibilities: • Cover classes or assist teachers in multiple classrooms as assigned., • Support classroom instruction, student supervision, and behavior management., • Assist with daily classroom routines, including transitions, lunch, and recess., • Help prepare instructional materials and set up classroom activities., • Adapt to different grade levels and teaching styles as required., • Maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for students., • Communicate effectively with teachers, students, and administrative staff., • Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations. Relationships with Parents/Legal Guardians • Assist teachers in creating a classroom environment that encourages parent participation, • Assist teachers in maintaining open and positive communication with parents/legal guardians, • Build positive communication and cooperation with other staff to create and maintain a professional atmosphere, • High school diploma or equivalent; experience working with children preferred., • Flexibility and adaptability to different classroom settings., • Good organizational and communication skills. · 1. Bending or twisting at the neck is an occasional requirement up to 33% of the time · 2. Bending or twisting at the trunk is an occasional requirement up to 33% of the time · 3. Squatting/stooping/kneeling is an occasional but essential requirement up to 33% of the time · 4. Repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times is an occasional requirement up to 33% of the time B. LIFTING 10 - 25 POUNDS · 1. Lifting 10 - 25 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement · 2. Lifting above the waist is an occasional but essential requirement · 3. Lifting above the knees is a frequent requirement. C. LIFTING 26 - 50 POUNDS · 1. Lifting 26 - 50 pounds is an occasional requirement up to 33% of the time · 2. Lifting items above the waist is an occasional but essential requirement · 3. Lifting items above the knees is a frequent requirement Job Description Acknowledgement I have received, reviewed and fully the job description for LJ Preparatory Academy Teacher Assistant /Floater. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein, under any and all conditions as described. Employee Name_____________________________ Date_____________ Employee Signature_____________________________________