Early Childhood Associate-Carver Elementary
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Job Description
Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills work experience and education.
Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package.
TITLE:Early Childhood Associate / ECSE Associate
DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Programs
REPORTS TO:Building Administrator
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:Classroom Teacher
EVALUATES: n/a
POSITION INVENTORY: B21
POSTION TYPE: Non Exempt
FLSA STATUS:Full Time
FT/PT:
DAYS: 190 Calendar Days HOURS: 7.5 Hour Day
BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist teachers in the instruction supervision and care of all students. Abide by guidelines established for teacher associates of the District. The position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the students and department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Create an environment that is safe nurturing and childcentered.
2. Supervise students in all assigned areas.
3. Contribute to curriculum planning and implementation.
4. Eat meals or snacks with children modeling appropriate etiquette and mealtime conversations.
5. Participate in preservice and inservice training that is consistent with program outcomes and professional development goals
6. Work with parents with guidance from a supervisor.
7. Assist in recordkeeping instruction monitoring progress and data collection.
8. Participate in first aid CPR mandatory child abuse and all other training required by the school district.
9. Participate in family orientation and parent meetings/IEP meetings as required.
10. Under teacher direction implement specific strategies to maintain/increase behavior and deescalate inappropriate behavior.
11. Follow behavior management plans for individual students.
12. Clarify and reinforce teacher directions.
13. Perform personal care duties such as feeding toileting/diaper changes and positioning.
14. Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. High School Diploma G.E.D or HiSET.
2. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential AA or a Para educator Certification I Generalist & Para educator Certification II Early Childhood.
Desired:
1. Experience working with preschool children in an early childhood program.
2. Basic computer skills.
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
FREQUENCY:
Standing
Constant 67
Walking
Constant 67
Sitting
Occasional 1 32
Bending/Stooping
Frequent 33 66
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
Climbing/Stairs
Occasional 1 32
Driving
Never 0
Lifting 20 lbs.
Occasional 1 32
Carrying 25 feet)
Occasional 1 32
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone
Occasional 1 32
Computer
Occasional 1 32
Other
Occasional 1 32
Working Conditions
Inside
Constant 67
Outside
Frequent 33 66
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity
Occasional 1 32
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother jobrelated instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Approved By: Maureen A. Norris
Date: 6/17/2022
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
