1/2 day Teaching Assistant

Birmingham Public Schools is seeking a part time Assistant Teacher.
Hours are 8am to 1pm.
This position is thru EduStaff at a Birmingham School.

JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work collaboratively with classroom team to develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for each child.
• Help with all classroom activities including choice time, arts, gross motor play, math and literacy games, circle time, etc.
• Interact with children to develop positive relationships, extend play experiences, enhance language development and build social emotional skills
• Contribute ideas for the classroom and gather/prepare materials when needed.
• Act as a positive role model for children.
• Assist with assessing students using HighScope Child Observation Record.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development sessions.
• Work one on one with students or in small groups as needed for maximum effectiveness of instruction.
• Assume responsibility in an emergency or if Lead teacher is absent.
• Assist in implementing a program for positive discipline and classroom management.
• Communicate effectively with parents.
• Follow all district and center policies as well as NAEYC and state licensing rules and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please see the posting for additional details.