Pre-K Aide (2024-2025)

Primary Purpose

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

- High school diploma or GED - Valid Texas educational aide certificate - 48 college hours

Special Knowledge/Skills

- Ability to work well with children - Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

- Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. - Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments. - Help maintain neat and orderly classroom. - Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. - Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. - Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups. - Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. - Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. - Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned. - Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

- Copier - Personal computer - Audiovisual equipment.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Mental Demands

- Work with frequent interruptions - Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands

- Frequent sitting and standing - Occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting - Repetitive hand motions - Frequent keyboarding and use of mouse - Occasional reaching

Lifting

- Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment

- May work prolonged or irregular hours - Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) - Exposure to noise - Occasional district wide and statewide travel