Teacher/Graduate Assistant

Children's School - Education Department

TEACHER/GRADUATE ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW:

Stephens College is currently seeking applicants for the Teacher/Graduate Assistant in the Stephens College Children's School. The successful applicant will partner with veteran teachers working in either a preschool or multi-age, elementary classroom.

ABOUT STEPHENS' CHILDREN'S SCHOOL:

Stephens College Children's School provides a unique, on-campus lab school for children ranging from age three (3) through the fifth grade. The school is a training lab providing Stephens College undergraduate students with an opportunity to work with children in preschool, elementary and multi-age classrooms. For more information about the Children's School visit http://www.stephens.edu/academics/programs/education/sccs/ .

JOB DESCRIPTION:

I. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

A.   CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

CURRICULUM - Know and use in planning daily curriculum the national, state and school curriculum standards.

LESSON PLANS - Maintain a plan book of daily instruction based on school curriculum standards, and emergency plans in the event of illness.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Establish and communicate to students well-defined objectives for each lesson, including related projects and activities.

INSTRUCTION - Be responsible for an instructional program and the utilization of teaching methods which consider the individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the students.

B.   CONTRIBUTION TO STEPHENS COLLEGE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL AND STEPHENS COLLEGE

MEETINGS - Attend staff meetings, and in-service/professional development programs.

COMMITTEES - Serve on committees as requested.

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES - Participate in instructional and non-instructional school and college related activities.

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION - Supervise, evaluate, and provide assignments to instructional assistants, practicum students and student teachers.

TEAM MEMBER - Cooperate in decision making and contribute to the development of a positive, collaborative building environment.

C.   STUDENT PERSONNEL

EVALUATION - Evaluate and provide individual student progress on a regular basis and keep requisite records. Justify promotions, retentions, and special program recommendations.

HEALTH AND WELFARE - Identify and refer unusual student behavior to appropriate specialists; report any injury or illness to a student or self.

DISCIPLINE - Be responsible for enforcing building approved discipline plan.

SUPERVISION - Be responsible for the supervision of students at all times.

D.   OPERATIONS

POLICIES, REGULATIONS - Know and observe Stephens College policies and regulations.

PUPIL ATTENDANCE, TARDINESS - Keep records of pupil attendance.

BOOKS, SUPPLIES - Account for school property, as required.

PHYSICAL PLANT - Advise Education Office immediately of needed repairs, replacements and/or unsafe building conditions.

COMPLETION OF DAILY DUTIES - Arrive at school at least 30 minutes prior to the arrival of students and remain in school at least 30 minutes after dismissal of students, as necessary to complete daily duties, attend meetings, hold parent conferences, etc.

TEACHER ABSENCE - Advise Education Office immediately in the event of an absence.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - Follow school regulations regarding emergency procedures.

E.   SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

PARENT CONFERENCES - Meet with parents as required to advise them concerning student needs and progress.

INTERPRETATION - Interpret school policies and programs to students and parents.

F.   OTHER

HEALTH - Responsible for performing those duties which protect the health and safety of students and employees.

OTHER DUTIES - Responsible for performing other job-related duties as assigned by the SCCS Director.

DATES OF APPOINTMENT: August 2010-June 2011

QUALIFICATIONS :

Valid appropriate Missouri Teacher Certificate
Acceptance into Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program (See this link for more information: http://www.stephens.edu/gcs/mciprogram /)
Criminal Background Check

STIPEND:

$12,000 plus full tuition remission

(Fees are not included)

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete application for employment available online at http://www.stephens.edu/hr/ .

QUESTIONS:

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Leslie Willey, Program Chair

Education Department

Stephens College

Email: lwilley@stephens.edu

Phone: 573-876-7260

Stephens College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A diverse community on campus is valued.