Job Description
Summary The Elementary and Middle School Teacher Assistant in a microschool setting is responsible for supporting high-quality, individualized instruction to elementary and middle school students, including neurodivergent learners, while supporting academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and executive functioning skills. This role involves coordinating and implementing developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned curriculum, managing daily classroom operations, and creating a safe, structured, and engaging neurodiversity-affirming learning environment. The teacher's assistant must demonstrate a strong understanding of neurodivergent students’ cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development and communicate effectively with students, instructional staff, service providers, and families to support student success and address concerns. This position reports to the Lead Teacher..
Duties - Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Read books to entire classes or small groups.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Organize and label materials and display students' work.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
- Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
- Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
- Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Requirements Nice To Haves Benefits About Us Next Generation Preparatory School is a microschool in Cordova, TN, serving neurodivergent children PK3-8th grade, along with a homeschool group for students ages 7 to 15. We are dedicated to fostering a passion for discovery, innovation, and cross-cultural communication through a rigorous STEM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum.
Our expert educators utilize an Activity-Project-Problem (APB) approach , guiding students through hands-on STEM projects that spark creativity, strengthen critical thinking, and nurture socioemotional growth. With small-group learning and an evidence-based, holistic teaching philosophy, we equip students with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.
At Next Gen Prep, we go beyond traditional learning—preparing the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and global citizens. NextGen Prep is looking for motivated and skilled educators, assistants, and clinicians to join our team!
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