Preschool Assistant (Part Time)

Pay Grade: A (Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement). Department and reporting line vary; incumbents report to the Kidspace Coordinator.

About the role

Under direct supervision, incumbents provide assistance to teachers in a classroom environment by preparing materials, working with students individually or in groups, demonstrating skills, communicating with parents, and supporting daily classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments including spelling, reading, mathematics, comprehension levels, and memorization of emergency information.
• Demonstrate skills and techniques to aid in student learning.
• Monitor student behavior and enforce school and classroom standards and policies.
• Copy and prepare educational materials as needed.
• Prepare classrooms for activities, including setting up tables and chairs and handing out materials.
• Perform clean-up after activities, including picking up toys and trash, washing tables and chairs, and rearranging furniture.
• Accompany students from classrooms to other areas (library, playground, cafeteria, buses) to ensure orderly behavior.
• Dispense medications to students and perform minor first aid as directed by nurse or principal.
• Communicate with parents regarding progress and concerns, including academic improvements, truancy, and behavioral problems.
• Interpret communications between teachers and parents when necessary.
• Assist teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing student feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired or current high school student aged 17 or older.
• Six months of experience working with children in a learning environment or related setting.
• Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate within thirty days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and a target language.

Skills

• Demonstrating child development theories.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts.
• Experience with typical classroom activities.
• Working effectively with children.
• Maintaining student discipline.
• Demonstrating appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Facilitating group activities in a learning environment.
• Reviewing completed work assignments.
• Preparing classrooms for various activities.
• Reading and following lesson plans.
• Applying school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Engaging and encouraging communication with supervisors, staff, students, and parents.

Physical Requirements

The role occasionally requires:

• Standing, walking, sitting, and using hands to handle or feel objects.
• Reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Talking, hearing, and tasting or smelling.
• Lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment is usually moderate in noise level.