First Class Pre K Auxiliary Teacher/Aide

Job Goal: To assist the teacher(s) in achieving instructional objectives and to help students take full advantage of the instructional program.

Qualifications:

1. Be at least 19 years of age.
2. Possess a High school diploma or GED
3. Possess a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) OR at least 9 credit hours of college coursework in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a regionally accredited institution.
4. Possess appropriate experience (at least 12 months) working in early childhood or experience in other OSR approved settings.

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Reports To:Principal and/or assigned teacher(s)

Background CheckRequired:(Ala. Code 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks must not be more than 10 years old.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to plan and organize effectively.
2. Ability to implement lesson plans based on local and state courses of study.
3. Basic knowledge skills and ability to operate computer programs and related technology.
4. Skilled and effective in oral and written communication.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents teachers and administrators in support of instruction.
6. Physical dexterity mobility and strength to perform the essential functions of this position.
7. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
8. Knowledge and understanding of the school systems rules and policies administrative procedures and state and federal rules and regulations.
9. Knowledge of the First Class Pre-K Program Quality Assurances.
10. Comprehensive knowledge of Alabamas Developmental Standards for Preschool Children.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs tasks related to classroom activities under the supervision of a certified teacher(s).
2. Participates in daily and long-range planning.
3. Prepares classroom materials and develops activities.
4. Assists with non-instructional classroom duties as directed.
5. Assists with supervision of students during lunch assemblies field trips etc.
6. Works with individual and small groups of students to reinforce and to re-teach material introduced by the teacher(s).
7. Works with individual students in need of special attention.
8. Works with teachers and counselors to identify students in need of additional assistance form outside community groups and agencies.
9. Consults with teacher(s) daily regarding student progress and assignments.
10. Conducts activities with individuals and small groups.
11. Assists in preparing class displays and bulletin boards etc.
12. Assists in caring for and securing classroom equipment and supplies.
13. Assists with classroom management.
14. Assists with clerical work projects programs special events and field trips.
15. Keeps records and completes necessary reports for the program on a timely basis.
16. Attends and participates in staff development and training sessions.
17. Performs other duties within the scope of his/ her employment as may be assigned.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011 no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment:187 days/ 7.5 hrs. (full year)

Evaluation:According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

SalaryRange: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year) Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

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