Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Preschool Teacher Assistant Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher’s Assistant

Department: Catholic Schools

Grade: Preschool

Supervisor: Classroom Teacher/Director

Purpose and Scope

Under the general supervision of the teacher/director, the teacher assistant will assist the classroom teacher in the supervision and instruction of students. The teacher assistant is responsible to help provide a well-organized, smoothly functional class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Essential Job Functions

Assumes responsibility to assist the classroom teacher

Assists in supervision and care of students

Assists teacher in classroom care-giving routines

Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe physical environment

Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and outdoor play

Assists in classroom set up, clean up, and materials preparation

Assists in arrangement, maintenance, cleanliness and security of the classroom (including toys and equipment)

Assists in food service and supervises children at all meals:

Receives food and set up snacks/lunch

Maintains a clean environment for food service area

Establishes good rapport with children

Assists the teacher to work with individuals and groups of students

Utilizes respectful individual and responsive care-giving practices with students

Throughout class time actively engages children in meaningful learning activities and experiences

Appropriately assists children in bathroom procedures:

Helping children to establish good habits of toileting and personal hygiene

Assists with the implementation of health, emergency procedures and first aid

Immediately reports witnessed accidents to supervisor:

Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of accident and action taken

Attends meetings and in-services as required by Director

Willing to become more knowledgeable of effective and appropriate care-giving practices utilized in early childhood care

Communicates appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to the teacher

Assists parent volunteers helping in the classroom

Treats confidential information about students, staff, and school affairs in a professional and ethical manner

Establishes and maintains cooperative, supportive and effective relationships with all school and parish personnel

Assumes the duties of the preschool teacher in the absence of the preschool teacher

Must be punctual and on time for work

Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible and carries out duties