Assistant, Pre-K - Exceptional Children (26-27 SY)

General Definition of Work

The Pre-K Assistant, Exceptional Children 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
• Aid children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, etc.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
• Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support)
• Absorb and correct papers, supervise, and test as requested by the teacher
• Absorb and organize classroom learning centers
• Absorb and organize student attendance procedures, record keeping, and organizing classroom learning spaces
• Create lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s)
• Participate in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children's' arrival and departure to and from schools
• Participate in professional development workshops
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in child development or early childhood
• Understanding of various learning styles, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Effective communication skills
• Positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Problem-solving utilizing sound judgment
• 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