A St. Mark’s Preschool 3s Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing support to the instructional program under the direction of the teacher, with specific responsibility for supervising students, working with students one-on-one, performing general clerical tasks, and performing other duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom.
Essential Duties
- Maintain appropriate classroom supervision across play areas, the classroom, bathrooms, and dismissal, guiding and redirecting children's behavior as needed.
- Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by working one-to-one with students or in small groups
- Assist in creating an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
- Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment
- Help with general housekeeping and room preparation
- Maintain technology skills in keeping with the vision of the school
- Assist students with toileting and personal hygiene
- Assist students with snack and lunch
Other Duties
- Participate in school meetings and in-service activities
- Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities
- Participate in and/or support student and parent activities designed to involve the faculty and staff
- Escort students to ancillary classes
- Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Teacher or Head of Primary School
Required Skills and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field
- A deep understanding of educating the whole child
- A passion for teaching and learning with a collaborative spirit
- Genuine affinity for working with children and families in a highly engaged community
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Works in a sometimes highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead
- Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or a related field
- Deep understanding of educating the whole child
- Passion for teaching and learning with a collaborative spirit
- Genuine affinity for working with children and families in a highly engaged community
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
- Physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds, bend, stoop, and reach overhead
What We Do
St. Mark's Episcopal School is a private, coeducational institution serving students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is dedicated to nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—by providing an academically enriched program within a supportive Christian environment. Through a focus on character development, leadership, service, and a robust curriculum, the school prepares students for future academic success and encourages them to become positive contributors to society.
