EDUCATION ASSISTANT - CLASSROOM AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS (2336)

About the role

Performs a variety of instructional and support tasks assisting teachers and staff in classroom settings and in before- and after-school programs operated by the Child Development and Child Care (CDCC) Department.

Responsibilities

• Aids students with academic tasks such as reading, writing, math, and other instructional activities.
• Supervises individual and small group supervision and support under the direction of certificated staff.
• Assists in preparing and organizing instructional and enrichment activities in both classroom and afterschool settings.
• Serves as a supervisor during activities, meals, recreational time, and field trips.
• Assists in setting up and cleaning up classroom or program spaces.
• Supports students with special needs, including those with learning or behavioral challenges, under the direction of a specialist.
• Prepares materials for displays, activities, and instructional use.
• Administers, scores, and records student work and assessments as directed.
• Performs related clerical duties including maintaining student files and operating audiovisual and office equipment.
• Serves meals and snacks and supports routines such as napping (when applicable in early education or CDCC settings).

Requirements

None.

Qualifications

Desirable coursework related to student instruction, early childhood education, or child development. Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting. Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Skills

Knowledge of student needs and behavioral characteristics. Basic principles of child development. Classroom and after-school program procedures. English usage, grammar, and spelling. Record keeping methods and office equipment operation. Ability to assist in implementing instructional and activity plans. Supervise and support students in both academic and recreational settings. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Learn and work within the framework and requirements of the program to which assigned.

Benefits

Salary: The listed salary rates represent the sixth and last step of the salary range. Permanent employees may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount. Substitute positions are paid a fixed hourly rate. After an offer of employment a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer, the candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (district-paid).

Pay

The listed salary rates represent the sixth and last step of the salary range.

Schedule

Work hours range from 3 to 6 hours per day for in-classroom and after-school programs.