Instructional Assistant - General Education, Pre-Kindergarten, Part-Time

About the role

The Instructional Assistant-Pre-K (General Education, Special Education, or Title I) supports classroom teachers in various educational settings, implementing goals and objectives set by licensed teachers. The position can be divided across multiple assignments including Pre-K General Education, Pre-K Special Education, and Pre-K Title I.

Responsibilities

• Aids teachers in planning and organizing instructional activities.
• Evaluates instructional activities and prepares necessary materials.
• Ensures materials for students are readily available according to lesson plans.
• Collaborates with teachers in devising special strategies related to childcare licensure requirements.
• Assists individual students or groups of students in all curricular areas as directed.
• Maintains a positive disposition and remains calm when dealing with students.
• Coordinates and assists students with special health care needs, including personal hygiene, restroom functions, mobility assistance, and behavioral assistance.
• Participates in the district staff development program and continues professional growth.
• Compiles, maintains, and files reports, records, and other required documents, maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and working towards an Associate’s degree in birth-through-kindergarten, child development, early childhood education, or an early childhood education-related field, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• For Title I schools, meet the employment requirements outlined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience working with or assisting individuals with special needs.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and successful instructional delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is made.
• Ability to recognize and support students of diverse backgrounds, learning abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students and communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to implement academic and behavioral interventions, as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Google Apps
• Successful instructional delivery methods
• Core subject knowledge
• Supporting diverse students
• Confidentiality and data protection
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication skills
• Implementing academic and behavioral interventions

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Noncertified Grade 20 or 21 (Dependent upon assignment(s))

Schedule

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)