Job Description

Job Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal School - SC - Jackson, MS 39216
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: 10 Month - School Year
Job Category: Early Childhood EducationObjective
To assist in instructing students and support the lead teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with instruction of differentiated individual and small group lessons utilizing a variety of methods and techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Prepare, administer, and grade student assignments.
- Manage student behavior appropriately. Effectively implement classroom management techniques.
- Engage students in the learning process and provide timely feedback to students.
- Prepare instructional materials such as lesson materials, bulletin boards, exhibits, and equipment.
- Confer with the lead teacher on the progress of students.
- Assist in the coordination of classroom related activities and events that support the grade-level or subject specific curriculum.
- Support the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of each student’s performance and progress.
- Perform supervisory duties such as lunch, recess, co-curricular, and carpool duties.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional school environment.
Position Type
This is a full-time, ten-month position with responsibilities from August – May.  Expected hours of work are 7:15 am - 2:45 pm.  As with any independent school, teaching assistants should be ready to chaperone class trips and engage fully in all school events that develop the student.

Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of two years of experience working with students is required.
- Knowledge of grade-level appropriate teaching methodology.
- Experience with Responsive Classroom preferred.
- Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects the values of the school.
- Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and parents/guardians.
- Professional written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.