Instructional Assistant-Early Learning #75-26

About the role

The Vacancy: Open Until Filled
Basic Function: Under the direction of assigned Administrator, assist assigned teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist instructional staff and teachers in conducting early learning and child development activities and in the preparation of instructional materials; provide care, supervision and learning activities to pre-kindergarten age children enrolled in a District early learning program.
Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six (6) semester units, or equivalent quarter units, of early childhood education or child development core classes at an accredited college, university or occupational program. Transcripts must be included with application.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher;
• Direct group activities of students as assigned;
• Absorb and organize data on student learning;
• Maintain student files as assigned;
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating equipment and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials;
• Assist teacher in collecting and organizing data on student learning;
• Follow-up on student absences;
• Assist in monitoring lunchroom, recess and other playground activities;
• Lead indoor and outdoor activities planned by the teacher;
• Accompany students on field trips as assigned;
• Observe and manage behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures;
• Guide students into safe play activities;
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior;
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, copying and filing instructional materials;
• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a copier, printer, laminator, computer and assigned software;
• Assist children with toileting and changing those who have experienced toileting accidents;
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures;
• Administer basic first aid as needed and seek assistance for non-routine illnesses and injuries;
• Perform minor housekeeping tasks in maintaining a neat, clean, orderly and safe classroom and playground atmosphere;
• Perform special projects and prepare materials on behalf of the teacher.

Requirements

• Effective September 1, 2016, California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.7995 requires that no person shall be employed at a preschool if they have not been immunized against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough) and measles. Persons may be employed conditionally, for a maximum of 30 days, if they need time to obtain/provide their immunization records and they submit a written statement attesting they have been immunized. Otherwise, they must be immunized (or meet the exemption requirements) before commencing employment.

Qualifications

• Holding a credential does not exempt you from this testing process.
• The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
• An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill substitute and regular positions during the life of the list.

Skills

• General principles and practices of early childhood development;
• Concepts of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of pre-kindergarten age children;
• District policies, rules and regulations;
• Basic instructional methods and techniques;
• Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading;
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities;
• English usage, spelling, grammar and arithmetical concepts;
• Routing, filing and record keeping procedures;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Operation of a variety of office and classroom equipment;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Basic recordkeeping techniques;
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of early childhood development;
• Concepts of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of pre-kindergarten age children;
• Knowledge of District policies, rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading;
• Knowledge of classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities;
• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and arithmetical concepts;
• Knowledge of routing, filing and record keeping procedures;
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of operation of a variety of office and classroom equipment;
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Knowledge of basic recordkeeping techniques;
• Ability to provide care, supervision and learning activities to pre-kindergarten age children enrolled in a District early learning program;
• Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others;
• Maintain a clean, safe, attractive and positive learning environment;
• Understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Demonstrate a patient, receptive, and empathic attitude toward children;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Operate of a variety of office and classroom equipment;
• Maintain records and files.

Benefits

• Vacation – Holidays – Illness: Twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fifteen (15) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.
• Retirement: All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.
• Health & Welfare: The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available. See all benefit options here: https://web.nmusd.us/departments/business-services/risk-management/benefits

Pay

TBD

Schedule

6.25 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year