Aide - Early Childhood

Melissa ISD • North Creek, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Help PK teacher provide for instructional needs of PK students. Assist in implementation of classroom processes and procedures. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to work with children
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist general education and special education students with learning and performing daily activities.
• Provide support to general education and special education students inside and outside of the classroom.
• Help manage behavior of students.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Benefits

• $350 for district contribution toward benefits: $125 toward TRS ActiveCare medical insurance only, $225.00 toward qualified benefits
• $20,000 district paid life insurance policy

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED