Job Description

The Nelson Waldorf School is accepting applications for part-time Teaching Assistants positions from Kindergarten to Grade 9.

Compensation:

$25/hr, FTE prorated tuition benefit, health benefits at 20+hrs/week

Able to work and connect with children with diverse needs

-Ability to work one on one and support group work
-Clear criminal record check

Reports to:

? The Class Teacher or Subject Teacher

? The Student Support Teacher or Principal/Executive Director on their absence

? To the Teacher on Call in the absence of the Class Teacher

Duties:

? Work under the direction and authority of the Class Teacher and Subject Teachers. The TA can also be referred to as a "Classroom Aide" or "Classroom Helper."

? Direct the students' attention to the Class and/or Subject Teacher for instructional directions, class 'rules' and reminders, disciplinary expectations, etc.

? Liaise periodically with the student support or learning support teacher for training, concerns or administrative issues.

? Assist the students to receive the grade level curriculum at his/her individual level by adapting and/or modifying the mode of instruction to meet student's needs.

? Encourage independence by allowing the students to work independently, while assisting other students in the classroom as needed and appropriate.

? Use the school's Social Inclusion approach to social conflict in the classroom and on playfields.

? Prepare materials and do marking as requested by the Class Teacher.

? Accompany and assist the class in subject classes as needed.

? Oversee the whole class with quiet working for short periods.

? Take small groups or individuals and supervise working as directed by the Class Teacher.

? Morning recess and lunch recess supervision daily, using Social Inclusion approach.

? Follow goals and objectives from the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) where applicable.

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Attend IEP meetings, (twice a year) if applicable, as well as January parent-teacher conference if requested by Class Teacher

? If requested by Class Teacher, maintain regular communication with parents via phone, communication book and/or meetings to share observations and suggestions for student support.

? Consult with Class Teacher on a regular basis (one period per week).

? Participate in class field trips when requested.

Individual Child support:

? Assist with the needs of an individual child under the direction of the Class teacher

? Have skills that correspond to the particular needs of the child

? Be willing to learn about the child's needs

? Provide communication with the parent of the child at the request of Class Teacher

NWS expects the Teaching Assistant to:

? Learn the Waldorf philosophy (time provided on the job).

? Learn and use Social Inclusion approach, including specific tools and language (training provided).

? Be familiar with the school rules as outlined in the Parent Handbook.

? Support all school policies

? support the school's media policy by refraining from cell phone or headphone use in public areas

? support the school's dress code of clothing and jewelry

? Be readily accessible by phone.

? Submit hours according to the HR Portal according to guidelines.

? Call the Class Teacher and Student Support Teacher as soon as possible in case of absence.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person