Educational Assistant - Elementary grade level

What You'll Do

The role of an educational assistant includes but is not limited to the following:

• Assisting classroom teacher with implementation of instruction.
• Assisting classroom teacher with promoting positive behaviors. 
• Ability to be culturally sensitive to the needs of all students.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Provide physical safety and well-being of students, specifically while on school grounds, and in some circumstances off campus (field trips etc.).
• Assist with individual student academic progress through regular and varied instruction and assessments.
• Ability to use technology and implement it in the classroom.
• Assist with Parent-Teacher Conferences.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents (via phone, face-to-face, notes etc.).
• Attend school activities/events.
• Serve on event committees.
• Participate in professional development trainings.
• Comply with requirements related to partnerships.
• Assist with recruitment efforts as requested.
• Other duties as directed by the Site Director.

Requirements

• At least one year of teaching experience in an urban setting
• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED (Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred)
• Knowledge of educational curriculum and national standards for early education
• Knowledge of Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
• Knowledge of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits