Early Childhood - Para Educator

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist the preschool teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, physical, and language development of preschool students.

Requirements

High school diploma
Demonstrated ability to work with young children under the direction of the classroom teacher and school administration.
Ability to follow directions effectively.
Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for preschool-aged children.
Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.
Diligence in monitoring students’ safety and security.
Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students.
Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.
Able to relate to students as a caring adult.
Able to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.
Good attendance.

Nice To Haves

two years of higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in implementing classroom activities and learning experiences under the direction of the teacher.
Supports classroom routines, transitions, meals, outdoor play, and other daily preschool activities.
Assistance with preparation, organization, and maintenance of classroom materials and learning centers.
Utilizes educational materials properly.
Helps to maintain a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.
Performs scheduled duties promptly.
Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.
Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.
Fulfills other duties as assigned by the building principal.
Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive, structured learning environment for all students.
Relates positively and respectfully to young children and supports their social-emotional development.
Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a positive self-concept.
Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student.
Supports children’s independence, problem-solving skills, and positive peer interactions.
Adheres to the academic, ethical and social standards.
Communicates clearly and appropriately.
Dresses appropriately.
Accepts constructive feedback.
Maintains confidentiality.
Is equitable, sensitive and responsive to all learners.
Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel.
Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials.
Communicates with families in a welcoming and professional manner under the direction of the classroom teacher and contributes to positive partnerships between schools and home.
Works effectively with administrative personnel.
Accepts and implements school and district decisions.
Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
Complies with the school department procedures and school committee policies.