Paraprofessional - Early Education

Brief Description

Assists teacher and classroom staff in providing developmentally appropriate education programs that support the optimal growth and development of the students in the program.

Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports teacher and teacher’s assistants (TAs) in the goals, procedures, and practices foster a challenging learning environment for 1:1 student and classroom.
• Affords support in the implementation of lesson plan and classroom routines for individual student assigned and/or classroom environment.
• Prepares developmentally appropriate educational materials as needed under the guidance of classroom staff.
• Supports students’ development of self-help skills (feeding, toileting, & dressing) under the guidance of classroom staff.
• Supports classroom staff in completing and maintaining records to meet compliance requirements of oversight agencies.
• Supports classroom staff in the care and presentation of the classroom environment to include sanitizing toys and equipment, maintaining a rich early childhood environment by use of bulletin boards and classroom decorations, rotating toys and books, and investing in the overall classroom arrangement.
• Maintains professional boundaries with colleagues, system-wide staff, and families, and understands and appreciates the family’s choices and decisions with regard to their child.
• Facilitates the safe arrival and departure of children by assisting in busing and transport duties on a daily basis.
• Develops rapport with students when assigned 1:1 assistance for a child.
• Provides feedback to teacher and classroom staff about student response to activities and classroom supports.

Requirements

• Formal education required: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous Experience Required: Experience working with children of various abilities & age groups required.
• Summary: 2 years Early Education classroom experience preferred.