Preschool Para Educator

About the role

Assist in providing a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for children. This role involves direct care, supervision, and instructional support under the guidance of the teacher or Co-op Director.

Responsibilities

• Lift children weighing up to 50 lbs. as required for safety, getting on and off the bus, and personal care needs.
• Help children play cooperatively and appropriately; facilitate play if necessary.
• Assist with snack time, and bathroom skills including washing, toileting, and dressing.
• Ride bus route as required, ensuring safety harnesses and seatbelts are secured and children are monitored for safety when on the bus and when entering and leaving the bus.
• Assist at center time; lead one of the centers and assist students with cutting, painting, and other activities when necessary.
• Guide children in activities, play, and cleanup.
• Include children who are isolated from their peers or adults.
• Become knowledgeable about data collection and collect data as directed.
• Implement individual and classroom-wide positive behavior support.
• Guide children on the playground and during other special activities.
• Assist teacher in general housekeeping tasks.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the teacher or Co-op Director.