Instructional Assistant - Childcare

7.5 hours per day, 210 days per year. Pay range: $21.75–$25.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete the preschool training within 60 days of employment
• Early Childhood Education Credential Level 1 Version 2.0 or higher as defined by the Colorado Office of Early Childhood desired, or complete within the first year of employment
• More than two years of experience in working with children ages 3 months through 5 years of age desired
• Must pass various pre-employment background screenings
• Ability to work with and understand the needs of students
• Computer experience
• Bilingual desired
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse population desired

Responsibilities

• Ensures that materials for activities designed by the teacher are ready upon arrival of students
• Assists in maintaining a safe learning environment for all children
• Assists with group or individual instruction
• Ensures student safety in a variety of settings
• Assists classroom teacher with the development of weekly lesson plans
• Participates with other members of the staff in cooperative efforts
• Ensures that parents are informed of upcoming events and opportunities for parent participation
• Completes clerical duties as assigned by the classroom teacher
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, progress and personal student information
• Completes all other assigned duties which are building wide shared responsibilities