Teaching Assistant - Alexander Dawson School
Las Vegas, NV 89135
About the Job
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Reports To: Lower School Dean of Academics
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Depar...Professional Responsibilities & Mindsets
Carry out duties as assigned such as recess and carpool
Adhere to all policies and procedures in the Dawson Employee Handbook
Commit to understanding Dawson curriculum, DEI values, and guiding tenets of instruction
Ability to model, support and value social-emotional learning with students and colleagues
Proficient in using school technology to provide student support, planning, feedback, research, and creation of educational projects
Willingness and desire to participate in and attend professional development opportunities
Unyielding patience and empathy in working with every student
Competencies:
Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time
Confidentiality – Maintains confidential information
Dependability – Keeps commitments
Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Oral Communication – Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures
Problem Solving – Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions, puts student safety at the forefront
Strategic Thinking – Identifies external threats and opportunities.
Teamwork - Ability to work independently and in teams
Driven and humble
Education & Experience:
Experience working with elementary-aged students
A high level of computer technical skills is required such as utilizing Google Suite products, student information systems, and learning management systems
Preferred AA, BA, or BS in education or an education-related field
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually more than moderate, due to the presence of large numbers of children.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to handle or feel items; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.