Haley | 6.5hr Pre-K School Assistant | NAEYC

Purpose

To provide care supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children.

Work Schedule

School year
Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:45am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school.

Benefits

Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits. For positions working more than 6 hours per day, benefits also include an Indiana public retirement (INPRS).

Pre-K: Drug Screen Required

Drug screen required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must have: - A high school diploma or GED. - Strong office computer and oral and written communication skills. - Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and basic instructional methods and techniques. - Two years of college experience from an accredited college. - A two-year college degree from an accredited college. - Passed the Para-Pro Assessment. - One year or 1 000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children. - Completed annual school-level evaluations. - Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college. - Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition or a CDA Credential equivalent as defined by NAEYC.

Preferred Qualifications

The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if they have: - Two years of college experience from an accredited college. - A two-year college degree from an accredited college. - Passed the Para-Pro Assessment. - One year or 1 000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children. - Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college. - Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition or a CDA Credential equivalent as defined by NAEYC.

Position Description

Full Position Description: School Assistant Job Description 6.5.2024.pdf