Kindergarten Aide

Location: Prendergast | Reports to: Building Administration

Schedule

• 29.5 paid hours per week, Monday through Friday when school is in session for students
• Start and end times are set by building administration and may change

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting, preferably with primary grade level students
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional credentials related to the education field are preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, and staff
• Effective communication with a diverse student population

Responsibilities

• Assist kindergarten teacher with classroom needs, working with young children
• Assist with organization of classroom materials and supplies
• Assist with preparing instructional materials for student activities
• Work with young children in small groups
• Respect the confidentiality of student information and not discuss them outside of the classroom
• Organize and hand out papers, crafts that go home with the students
• Refer all parent concerns and questions about any student's progress to the teacher
• Escort students from classroom to other classes such as Physical Education, Music, Art, Library
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Ability to communicate and interact with young children in a positive manner, with sensitivity to their needs
• Good organizational skills
• Flexibility and a sense of humor