Associate, ECSE Preschool

ECSEPreschool Associate

Mustmeet IQPPS(Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards)-See Attachment

Qualification Requirements

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for children.
• Relate to and interact with children using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
• Assist with arrival and departure of children (Greet children/parents or assist with busing).
• Assist with classroom preparation.
• Report to assigned classroom as scheduled.
• To provide specialized services to students (may include: hand washing toilet training diapering feeding or other health related conditions).
• To assist with students who have physical disabilities and/or students who have emotional outbursts in the classroom.
• Implement daily activities
• Maintain a clean sanitary orderly and safe environment in accordance with QPPS standards.
• Assist in the preparation serving and clean up of snacks as needed.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with school employees parents children and community members.
• Ensure the health and safety of children in the classroom on the outdoor play areas and on field trips.
• Attend employee meetings and trainings.
• Remain knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
• Assist with documenting (behavior observations IEP checklists program information Creative Curriculum observations etc).
• Maintain confidentiality of childrens records.
• Maintain accurate records (time cards childrens attendance etc. as assigned).
• Maintain professional development current Child Abuse Training Universal Precautions Training First Aid CPR and AED certification.
• Assume duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Note:The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Lifting pushing reaching moving and carrying equipment supplies on a daily basis (approximately 30 pounds).
• Lifting and moving children as needed (approximately 30-40 pounds).
• Mobility for walking supervising and playing with the children.
• Sitting frequent up and down movements sitting at different levels such as the floor and child height chairs (approximately 12 inches from the ground).
• Active environment
• High noise level
• Summer and winter weather conditions during outdoor playtime

Qualifications Profile

Child Development Associate (CDA) Associate Degree or 2 years of college required.

Preschool or Early Childhood experience preferred.

Effective communication skills.

Demonstrated interest in and an aptitude for work to be preformed.

Basic knowledge of structure and purpose of public education. Basic understanding of the elements of human growth and development.

Ability to accept and complete responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

Leadership skills in directing childrens activities.

Ability to relate well with children; meeting the developmental needs of children by implementing activities which encourage independence and responsibility.

Know acceptable techniques of discipline and control.

Good human relation skills (sense of humor enthusiasm patience dependability initiative etc.).

Practice professional ethics and confidentiality.

Have an understanding of the relationship between associate and teacher students and administration.

Physical Requirements

Bending carrying climbing lifting driving pushing pulling reaching sitting standing and walking.

Working Conditions

Varied.

Terms of Employment

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy 411.7ClassifiedEmployee Evaluation.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt.

Required Experience:

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