Castle Park - Student Attendant - #524

About the role

Under immediate supervision, performs duties of above average difficulty assisting in the operation of a Preschool or Transitional Kindergarten. May perform a variety of classroom support and clerical duties; and may provide services to students in a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher by presenting developmentally appropriate activities (e.g., literacy, language, science, music, and art) to individual or small groups of children for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assists in preparation and distribution of instructional materials to be used by students.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and providing for a safe and positive learning environment.
• Supervises outdoor activities, such as wheel toys, sand box, water play, or climbing structure and participates in staff-directed games and activities.
• Assists the teacher in record keeping activities and assessment.
• Performs housekeeping duties related to activities such as art projects, cooking experiences, student meals, and as otherwise required.
• Accompanies children on educational field trips, and provides a supportive role to the children’s physical, personal, and emotional needs.
• Supervises student meals & snacks, rest periods, and other activities as required.
• Provides bathroom support in the general education classroom.

Physical demands

• Sufficient stamina and agility to stand, walk, run, sit, squat, bend, crawl, climb, twist, and reach on a daily basis to perform various activities in the classroom and playground area.
• Sufficient strength to lift, move, and/or carry a preschool-aged child up to 40 lbs. and various items in the classroom up to 25 lbs.
• Hearing sufficient to understand and engage in normal conversations.
• Sufficient visual acuity to read text in a wide variety of typed/written formats and monitor student activities.
• Clarity of speech sufficient to explain instructional concepts to children and discuss them with adults.
• Mobility sufficient to visit other locations throughout the campus.

Requirements

• Minimum one year experience working with young children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adults and children; perform a variety of above-average, complex tasks; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; prepare reports as required; use good grammar.
• Knowledge of correct language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• State law requires that all personnel working in an instructional setting must demonstrate high school proficiency in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. Applicants must pass a proficiency examination before they can be considered for a position as an Instructional Assistant.
• Education requirement of graduation from high school or equivalent, preferably supplemented by two years college course work in child-care specialization or equivalent.
• Must have completed 6 units in Child Development or be willing to complete within one year of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.