Kindergarten Aide

To provide support to teachers by helping to set up tasks and implement instructional processes. This role involves preparing daily activities under the direction of the teacher, supervising young children, and maintaining an organized classroom. A combination of educational and child-care duties is required, making it ideal for patient individuals with good attention to detail and experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Assist with classroom paperwork and displays
• Supervise students
• Prepare activities and instructional materials
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Willingness to work with children
• Knowledge of curriculum and training design principles, teaching methods, and measurement of training effects
• Knowledge of English language structure, grammar, and composition
• Understanding of human behavior, learning, and motivation
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics
• Ability to communicate information clearly in speech and writing
• Ability to read, understand, and listen to information presented in various formats
• Ability to recognize problems or potential issues
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Publisher, and PowerPoint

Physical and Mental Demands

• Very frequent ability to stand for extended periods
• Seldom ability to lift 25 pounds
• Occasional ability to carry 25 pounds
• Very frequent ability to work at a desk or in meetings
• Very frequent ability to read printed materials
• Very frequent ability to communicate clearly in conversation
• Very frequent ability to operate office equipment
• Very frequent ability to reach in all directions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with children is preferred

Pay

$15.75 per hour

Schedule

7.25 hours per day, 182 days per year