Assistant, Pre-K / 26-27

General Definition of Work

The Pre-K Assistant, under general supervision, performs support work with minimal decision-making discretion supporting the assigned classroom teacher and assists with the instruction of students. The Pre-K Assistant works cooperatively with the teacher and school administration in providing a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resource materials.

Qualifications

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Absorb and apply principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in child development or early childhood
• Understand and utilize various learning styles, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Communicate effectively
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Education and Experience

• Hold a Child Development Associate Credential- CDA credential required
• Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, associate's degree in childcare administration, child development, early childhood education, school-age children, childcare administration, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, human growth and development, school age children, or special education
• Hold, or be working toward and be able to submit a minimum of six documented semester hours per year until completion, bachelor's degree in birth-kindergarten, childcare administration, school-age children, child development, child and family development, child and family studies, child psychology, sociology, early childhood education, ECE-special education, ECE-teacher associate, elementary education, human growth and development, human growth and family studies, or human development and family studies
• Work experience in an early childhood setting preferred