Preschool Support Instructor

Pay Grade: N (Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement) • Department: Academic Support Programs • Accountable To: Principal • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt • Calendar: 200 days

About the role

Assists with implementing, assessing, creating lessons, instructing, and maintaining positive behavior for students in the KidSpace Program.

Responsibilities

• Assists KidSpace Site Coordinator and Instructional Assistants with the implementation of KidSpace standards, regulations, District procedures, and other program requirements.
• Maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with KidSpace performance standards.
• Maintains positive communication and relationships with parents to encourage meaningful participation in the program.
• Assists the KidSpace Site Coordinator in creating lesson plans, securing supplies and materials, and facilitating activities.
• Observes students and participates in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Works cooperatively with identified disabilities service support staff in the provision of direct services and the developmental goals for children with disabilities.
• Maintains program supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Assists in maintaining standards of acceptable behavior for children using positive methods that support the child’s self-esteem.
• Helps with the development of special care plans to meet the special education needs of students.
• Attends required training to meet KidSpace requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to hire.
• One year of experience in a similar field.
• Three credit hours or more in child development or a closely related field, or 30 documented training hours.
• Possession of a valid Fingerprint clearance card.
• Possession of TB testing clearance prior to hire.
• Possession of a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• Possession of valid First Aid Certification within the first 30 days of hire.
• Possession of valid CPR Certification within the first 30 days of hire.
• Possession of a valid Arizona Food Handlers Card within the first 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field.

Skills

• Using computer software applications.
• Applying finance and budgetary applications.
• Organizing program management.
• Inspiring and sustaining ongoing school/department improvement focused on student learning.
• Being accessible and visible in schools, community, and district.
• Implementing best practices associated with extracurricular programs.
• Encouraging the use of principles of child growth and development as they relate to children’s needs.
• Knowing safety and health issues.
• Ensuring curriculum and instructional practices are responsive to the community.
• Utilizing Business English, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
• Complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and Governing Board policies and regulations.
• Demonstrating and modeling active listening skills.
• Using positive non-verbal communication to impact personal image and the image of the district.
• Involving stakeholders in decisions and applying appropriate group processes.
• Resolving conflict appropriately.
• Using the process of consensus as a strategy for decision-making.
• Motivating others to achieve intended outcomes.
• Generating support for providing the best extracurricular programs.
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc., to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.