Instructional Assistant - Early Childhood Education Substitutes

Basic Function

Under the direction of site administrator or CDC Coordinator, assist the Preschool Lead or classroom teacher in planning, organizing and implementing approved developmentally appropriate curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the preschool Child Development Center (CDC) and/or the Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) programs; provide a safe and nurturing environment conducive to the growth and development of children.

Representative Duties

• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the Preschool Lead.
• Prepare lessons as directed by the Preschool Lead; administer and score a variety of tests.
• Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Supervise students on the playground, during snack or lunch time, during parent meetings and on field trips.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation and duplication of instructional materials, scoring papers, recording grades, taking roll, and maintaining records and files.
• Provide support to Preschool Lead by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with Preschool Lead concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following all health and safety rules.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist volunteers and ROP students as necessary.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Set up snack and lunch for students; clean up after snack and lunch.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Basic subjects taught in the District schools.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Reading and writing communication skills.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Record-keeping techniques.

Education

• Graduation from high school and a minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development college coursework, including core courses (child/human growth & development; child/family/community or child and family relations; and early childhood programs).

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Pertussis Immunization.
• Flu Vaccination.
• Measles Immunization.

Benefits

The Los Alamitos Unified School District offers a generous fringe benefit package for employees working at least .75 FTE. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision insurance.