Pre-K Aide

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success.

About the Role

As a Pre-K Aide, you will be responsible for assisting a classroom teacher in the general supervision and management of the children. This allows teachers more time to focus on the educational needs of students. The Teacher's Aide must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school's educational philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher.
• Aid in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students' daily activities.
• Work individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listen to reading groups, or assist answering questions.
• Supervise outside playground activities.
• Help with general housekeeping tasks.
• Aid the teacher in any other appropriate ways.
• Perform clerical tasks.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Follow directions given by head teacher or immediate supervisor.

Student Management

• Assist with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips to assist with student supervision and safety, during play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc.
• Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.

Requirements and Skills

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills will be evaluated on an individual basis.
• Commitment to company values.

Physical Demands

No physical exertion required. Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.