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Teacher Support Assistant

Teacher Support Assistant
Baylake Academy
Virginia Beach, VA
 
Job Details
Paid or Unpaid Internship or Job Available
Salary: $10 - $13 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Hours: Monday through Friday
Option 1: 9:00am to 5:30pm with a 30-minute break
Option 2: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Option 3: 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Number of Hires: minimum of 1 position
Projected Start date: Immediate
 
Reports to: Director
 
Baylake Academy is a new private preschool for students 16 months to kindergarten located in the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia Beach. Baylake Academy provides a leading educational environment with an interactive curriculum promoting independent thinkers. Along with nine playful modern classrooms, Baylake Academy hosts a library for mind exploration, state of the art computer room, and a science room where our children can experiment and experience discovery.
Our multi-use gymnasium offers a massive space equipped with a stage to host school events in addition to the physical fitness program designed by our personal trainer. Our outside activities take place in designated age-group specific areas along with playground equipment and sports play areas.
Our Food & Nutrition Program is a well-balanced snack program that engages the children while promoting healthy eating habits.
The mission of Baylake Academy is to engage and encourage every student to reach their full potential with individualized instruction and interactive activities to stimulate curiosity, exploration, discovery, creativity, and problem solving. We inspire independent thinkers, compassionate world citizens, and future leaders.
Baylake Academy Core Values
·      Bring your best
·      Innovate and grow every day
·      Communication is key
·      Inclusion and diversity make us stronger
·      Work together, Succeed together
·      Share knowledge
·      Be kind – we care deeply about each other, our children and parents, and the world around us
·      Give back to one another and throughout the community
Position Summary:
·      The Teacher Support Assistant assists in all classrooms where needed throughout the school. This includes but is not limited to lesson plan and activity implementation, filling-in if a teacher is out sick, answering walking talkie code calls, assist with snack preparation and distribution, sanitizing classroom materials, assist with the extended day program (if applicable).
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Certifications required
All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must meet the following criteria in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by the state and/or local licensing authorities:
·      Patience, passion, multi-tasking (organizational) skills, time management skills, and strong professional communication skills (both oral and written)
·      Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
·      Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
·      Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
·      Ability to work well with students with various learning needs
·      Friendly and nurturing disposition
·      Knowledge of basic childcare principles
·      The following are a plus:
o  Experience working with children
o  Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities
o  Working knowledge of the STEAM approach
o  Working knowledge of integrated learning approaches (e.g., individualized, and differentiated learning)
o  Working knowledge of phenomenon and problem-based learning
Duties and responsibilities
Curriculum Execution:
·      Help Lead Teacher prepare activities that support lesson plans
·      Implementing the Teacher’s lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
Interact with Children:
·      Utilize appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline
·      Model positive behavior
·      Assist in instructing and supervising children in classroom assignment and activities or difficult concepts
·      Execute age-appropriate activities that support the approved lesson plan
·      Continuously monitor children to always ensure safety, and report child abuse and neglect when necessary
·      Provide opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the developmental levels of the student.

Assess Children:
·      Take pictures and maintain anecdotal notes, written observations, and other approved forms of documentation for each child
Communicate with Parents:
·      Maintain communication with the lead teacher to help resolve issues or concerns that are raised by the parents
Additional Duties:
·      Ensure classroom materials are sanitized, available, in good repair, and used efficiently. This involves checking regularly to ensure that supplies are available and informing the Lead Teacher when supplies are needed
·      Participate actively in staff required meetings, and training sessions
·      Adhere to Employee Handbook and Baylake Academy’s Standard Operating Procedures
Baylake Academy offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and certifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
·      Competitive salary based on Education and Experience
·      Exceptional Professional Development
·      Supportive Team Environment
·      Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available to full-time employees