A vacancy exists for a Teacher Assistant in the PreK Counts Program within the Division of Student Services for the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. These positions serve students ages 3-5 years old.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must meet one of the following:

1) Completion of at least 2 years of full-time postsecondary study or the equivalent
2) possession of an associate's degree or higher
3) Ability to meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstration of knowledge through a formal state or local academic assessment, or possession by the teacher aid of a Child Development Associate's certificate

• Ability to perform the following physical activities:  stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, be inside, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.

• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, the Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Teacher Assistant assists the teacher by performing essential classroom tasks, helping to supervise and accompany students during activities within and outside the classroom and aiding the teacher by working with the students in small groups or on an individual basis in various instructional and learning activities.

Estimated Work Days and Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7 hours/day, 194 days/year

Salary:

$11.98/hour - $13.55/hour