MO: Montessori Teacher Instructional Assistant, Primary Classroom (PreK and Kindergarten), 7.0 hrs/day, Starting January 4, 2027

Employee Group: TCCAPSA

Classification: IV

Status: School year - 180 work days + 9 paid holidays

Location: TCAPS Montessori

Mid Year Start - January 4, 2027

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year

Retirement Benefits

General Summary:

The Montessori PK/K (Primary Classroom) Teacher Instructional Assistant assists in maintaining appropriate classroom activities under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The Montessori PK/K (Primary Classroom) Teacher Instructional Assistants reports directly to the building principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher or monitors the whole group while the teacher works with individual students or small groups.

Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.

Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.

Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.

Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.

Aides in student IEP and behavioral plans.

Supports lead teacher’s lessons on social-emotional learning.

Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, etc.

Assists teachers with bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays up to date as requested.

Assists with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.

Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of verbal communication with students.

Assists students in the library or media center and other special classes such as PE, Spanish, Music, Library, and Art.

Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.

Alerts the classroom teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.

Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and parents.

Participates in inservice training programs, as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.

Previous experience working/interacting with students.

Ability to speak, comprehend, write and read the English language.

Some Early Childhood or Child Development college coursework is highly preferred.

Possess current adult, infant/child CPR and First Aid certification, or willing to attain.

Ability to provide a safe and stimulating environment for large groups of children.

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.

Previous experience working with children.

Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.

Ability to follow directions.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to resolve conflict.

Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.

Must complete 16.0 clock hours of professional development training per calendar year (January 1 through December 31). First aid and CPR training can count for up to 2.0 of the PD hours.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must be able to report in-person on a regular and consistent basis.

Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.

Willing to work out-of-doors in all types of weather.

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. while walking short distances.

Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.

The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.

Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).

Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is typically performed in indoor environments featuring moderate to elevated noise levels. Tasks may require working in varied conditions, including cold or heat, and navigating slippery or uneven ground. The work environment involves regular contact and interaction with students, educational equipment, and general office machinery.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar and position-specific work-day calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.