Preschool Instructional Assistant - Part-Time

OVERVIEW

To assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of preschool students; to provide assistance to the teacher in overall classroom activities;

to assist the teacher in all areas of the daily school routine.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 6 months experience with preschool children and 60 credits in early childhood OR the ability to pass the parapro test.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations
• Ability to work well with young children, staff and parents; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality
• Computer proficiency to include basic abilities in using the district’s Google platform
• Ability to operate standard office machines
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to work with minimum supervision

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform a variety of instructional tasks, according to classroom teacher’s direction, to support teacher in the instructional process
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with activities to present and / or to reinforce learning concepts
• Confer with teachers, if requested by teacher, to assist in the evaluation of students’ progress in relation to established educational objectives
• Develop classroom materials (i.e. instructional activities, bulletin boards, reference materials, etc.) to provide assistance to teacher in support of lesson plans
• Assist in the collection of data on academic and behavior goals as instructed
• Maintain instructional equipment to ensure the availability of items when required
• Monitor individual students, classroom environment, playground activities, etc. to reinforce positive student behavior, to assist teacher in supervision of students and to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• May be required to assist students who need support in addressing personal care needs due to an individual education plan
• Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the classroom
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• May lift, pull, push or carry
• May stand for a prolonged period of time
• Ability to work with children on the floor
• May move light weight furniture
• Ability to be exposed to outdoor elements
• Ability to move quickly
• May require strength to push / pull 30-35 lbs
• May require physical intervention for students experiencing behavioral difficulties
• Physical demands may require assistance from other personnel

Supervision

Classroom Teacher

Site Administrator

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.