Pre-School Support Instructor

About the role

Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) assists with implementing assessing, creating lessons, instructing, and maintaining positive behavior for students in the Pre-School program. In addition, incumbent(s) will participate in home visits, parent and teacher conferences, and meetings required by the Pre-School program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pre-School Instructor with the implementation of the Pre-School Performance Standards, District procedures, and other requirements for the Pre-School Program.
• Maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Pre-School Performance Standards.
• Affords assistance to the Pre-School Instructor in reviewing the needs and progress of each family a minimum of once a month.
• Works in conjunction with the caseworker to meet health and social service needs of those families.
• Maintains a relationship with each family to encourage meaningful participation in the program.
• Assists the Pre-School Instructor in assessing students, creating lesson plans, and instructing students.
• Observes students and participates in developmentally appropriate outdoor play activities.
• Works cooperatively with identified disabilities services support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for children with disabilities.
• Maintains and upkeeps classroom supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Performs clean up services in the classroom when necessary.
• Assists in maintaining standards of acceptable behavior for children using positive methods, which support children’s self-esteem.
• Assists in the developmental screening and referral processes with the Pre-School instructor and Special Services staff regarding the special needs of students attending the Pre-School program.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings and assists the Pre-School Instructor with the planning, organizing, and attending parental meetings.
• Assists the Pre-School Instructor with conducting a minimum of two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences per family each school year.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of valid High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to hire.
• One year of experience in a similar field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Possession of a Child Development Associate or Certificate of Completion or obtain possession within two years of the date of hire.
• Possession of valid Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or proof of submission prior to hire.
• Possession of valid Health Examination clearance prior to hire.
• Possession of TB Testing clearance prior to being hire.
• Possession of valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License.
• Possession of valid First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of valid CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of valid Arizona Food Handler’s License Certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Possession of valid High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to hire.
• One year of experience in a similar field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Possession of a Child Development Associate or Certificate of Completion or obtain possession within two years of the date of hire.
• Possession of valid Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or proof of submission prior to hire.
• Possession of valid Health Examination clearance prior to hire.
• Possession of TB Testing clearance prior to being hire.
• Possession of valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License.
• Possession of valid First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of valid CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of valid Arizona Food Handler’s License Certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education or closely related field and one year of experience in a similar field.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contact Information

Lydia Garcia
4650 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, Arizona 85304
Phone: 602-347-2622
Email: lydia.garcia@wesdschools.org