Instructional Assistant, BEARS

Basic Function and Representative Duties

Under the direction of a certificated administrator, assist certificated teacher(s) by providing tutorial support and education services to children enrolled in an assigned program; supervise children in educational settings.

Representative Duties

• Provide tutorial support and early childhood education services to children enrolled in an assigned program; tutor individual students in a variety of subject areas; and assist with implementing lesson plans as assigned by the position
• Collaborate with teacher in planning instructional activities
• Support and deliver instruction under the guidance of the teacher(s)
• Assist with the development of lesson plans; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance
• Assist with maintaining various student records, files, logs, and reports related to student attendance, progress, and assigned activities
• Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; assist children with eating activities; assist students with washing hands and faces after play times and meals; as needed
• Assist with classroom support to the teacher(s) by setting up work areas and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies, and materials
• Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and sanitary classroom and play environment (e.g., set up activities and store play equipment; clean and disinfect tables, play equipment, and other classroom areas as assigned)
• Assist with active supervision of children in educational settings; accompany and assist with the supervision of students on field trips; use positive reinforcement strategies and other approved techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behaviors
• Consult with the teacher and use protocols as needed to implement appropriate intervention strategies
• Administer basic first aid and CPR as required; assist teacher with emergency plans and drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, lockdown); follow emergency procedures and protocols as assigned
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of early child development
• Child guidance principles and practices
• Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of designated families
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Operation of standard office equipment
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, compassion, patience, and courtesy
• Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques
• Basic subjects taught in elementary education

Education, Experience And Other Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by six (6) units of college-level coursework in early childhood education and one year of experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment.
• Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Licenses and other requirements: Valid first aid and CPR certificate preferred. State Bill 792 (SB 792) requires employees at childcare facilities to be immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Additionally, between August 1 and December 1 of each year, employees and volunteers must receive an influenza vaccine or submit an opt-out declaration.