Teaching Assistant

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Department Summary

Willie Price is the preschool/lab school associated with the School of Education. The school serves children ages two through Kindergarten. The staff works closely together to collaborate and provide a developmentally appropriate play based education for the children they teach. Willie Price is accredited by NAEYC and licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health. The school is truly the happiest place on campus and to quote one of our current students, it is "the goodest thing ever!"

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Education

Sub-Family - Early Childhood Education

Career Track / Level - O2

Grade - 1

Role Summary

Assists with curriculum preparation, classroom facilitation, and student monitoring to ensure safety and foster an environment of learning and development.

1. Assists pre-school teacher daily. 

2. Supervises children during play and snack time.

Examples of Work Performed

• Assists the teacher with classroom activities.

• Distributes materials, monitors participation, and cleans up after children participate in-group activities.

• Assists teacher by helping children manipulate materials.

• Supervises children on the playground to insure that they play safely.

• Distributes snack materials.

• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Assists with the planning and facilitation of classroom programming and classroom coordination and organization for a early childhood education facility according to established curriculums.
2. Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom.
3. Updates and organizes individualized and developmental educational plans for children.
4. Assists with basic technical support in labs, classrooms, and distance learning mediums as needed.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

Experience:  (2) Two Years Experience

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Preferred Qualifications

For full consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.