Pre-K Associate

Hawthorne, NV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTPRE-K ASSOCIATEJOB DESCRIPTIONQUALIFICATIONS:(1) High school or equivalency.(2) Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalency or an Associate Degree in EarlyChildhood.(3) Satisfactory criminal background SKILLS AND ABILITIES:(1) Good Communication skills.(2) Prior experience working with at-risk populations.(3) CPR and First Aid training.(4) Prior experience in early childhood education(5) Considerable knowledge about child development and appropriate activities for young children(6) Ability to relate to children and parents from a variety of backgrounds.(7) Ability to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for pre-school TO:PrincipalPre-K Resource TeacherJOB GOALTo create a flexible pre-kindergarten program and class environment favorable to learningand personal growth of students: to motivate students to develop communication abilitiesattitudes skills and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for furtherparticipation in the total school accordance with each students ability; to buildstrong ties between home and school; to establish good relationships with parents otheradults and staff :N/APERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:(1) Provide direct supervision of preschool students.(2) Plan implement and evaluate classroom-learning activities.(3) Access individual learning needs by observation assessment instruments and anecdotal records.(4) Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.(5) Organize and manage daily center activities based on developmentally appropriate practices for youngchildren.(6) Provide opportunities for parent training activities that will reinforce learning experiences forchildren and enhance life for families.(7) Actively participate in staff development attendance in workshops conferences and district in-service.(8) Attend Prekindergarten instructional staff meetings.(9) Maintain accurate attendance records.(10) Establish and maintain high standards of classroom behavior consistent with district and schoolcenter policies.(11) Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials andfacilities.(12) Maintain and promptly submit accurate complete and correct records as required by law districtpolicy and administrative regulations.(13) Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations and board policy.(14) Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outsidethe instructional day when required or requested.(15) Attend and participate in faculty meetings.(16) Work to establish and main open lines of communication with students and the parents concerningboth the broad academic and behavior progress of all assigned students.(17) Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.(18) Other responsibilities as directed by his/her immediate supervisorPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequentlyand/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move Description Supplement Code: 9TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the Districts approved compensation of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Position is eighthours per day; Classified Salary ScheduleEVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the PCSD Boards policy onevaluation of Code Title: PARAPROFESSIONAL KGJob Code: 51101Job Classification: 13 EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALSJob Class Category: C INSTRUCTION SUPPORT PERSONNELEEO Line: 45BOARD APPROVED:July 29 2003

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