Preschool Teacher Aide 3 and 4-Year-Old Program

Summary

The purpose of the Preschool Teacher Aide for 3-Year and 4 Year Old Program is to plan coordinate and instruct children in age-appropriate activies designed to promote social physical and intellectual growth.

The position reports to the Superintendent or designee.

Rate of Pay: $16.39 / Hr

Hours: 7:30am 2:40pm

Days: Monday - Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with

Plans and implements lesson to individual and groups of students as well as develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of pupil with a wide range of mental physical and emotional maturates for the purpose of stimulating growth in language social and motor skills.

Develops in each student an awareness of his/her worth as an individual and their role in family and community as well as establishes and reinforce acceptable student behaviors attitudes and skills for the purpose of developing a childs self-esteem.

Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student work for the purpose of implementing a high-quality preschool program.

Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips for the purpose of maintaining a well-managed program and classroom.

Knowledgeable in the latest developments and trends in the field of early childhood for the purpose of implementing researched-base instructional practices into daily instruction.

Implements a comprehensive assessment system (e.g. formative interim and summative) for the purpose of monitoring student achievement and utilizing the data to guide and inform instruction.

Maintains and communicates standards of pupil behavior and classroom management expectations for the purpose of providing a safe and secure environment conducive to learning.

Coordinates monitors and efficiently move students (individually or groups) to various locations within the educational setting for the purpose of ensuring student safety or order within the educational setting.

Maintains and reports required pupil accounting student achievement and inventory management record systems for the purpose of accurately collecting and reporting student demographic and achievement data and accounting of district resources/inventories.

Utilizes and operates standard district/school technology (e.g. email telephone computer etc.) for the purpose of improved communications and job efficiencies.

Utilizes and operates standard district/school equipment (e.g. laminator copier audiovisual etc.) for the purpose of preparing resources to be utilized by students within the instructional setting.

Understands and implements Board of Education Policy Administrative Guidelines and organizational practices for the purpose of consistency and compliance.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position is responsibility for the supervision of students (e.g. individual and small/large groups). In addition the position may also supervise parents and volunteers with the educational setting or school sponsored events.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificate Licenses Registrations

Highly qualified as defined by the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Early childhood experience is preferred but not required.

OTHER

Must complete required TB test obtain CPR Certification and successfully complete the Districts background check process.

Language Skills

Ability to read write comprehend and interpret documents instructions and correspondence. Clearly and concisely communicate (orally and in written form) information in one-on-one small group and large group settings to students parents community members and employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to accurately add subtract multiply and divide units of measurement using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Compute rates ratios and percentages as well as draw and interpret various graphs. Apply mathematical calculations and problem solving techniques in daily practical situations

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense knowledge and understanding of situations to carry out oral and written instructions. Utilizes situational awareness and reasoning to solve problems that involve few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students staff parents and community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; sit; talk and hear; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close distance and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud based on the situation and educational objectives. An acceptable noise level is a standard expectation within the educational environment.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977 it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall on the basis of race color religion military status national origin or ancestry sex (including sexual orientation) disability age (except as authorized by law) height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program activity service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division Richmond MI 48062.

Required Experience:

IC