Early Learning Assistant
About The Position
Under direct supervision of assigned supervisor, participates in daily classroom and activity set-up, preparation and clean-up; assists in supervising and monitoring children's activities; interacts with children and encourages positive learning in assigned areas; assists in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment; and performs related duties as assigned. Assists in supervising and monitoring children's activities in the classroom and playground; under instructor’s direction, guidance and supervision, works and interacts with individual or small groups of children in classroom on assigned learning activities or projects to encourage positive learning. Organizes, distributes and collects supplies and materials; prepares reading books and materials for children to take home; prepares, duplicates and/or laminates a variety of materials. Participates in daily classroom and activity set-up of equipment, learning materials, toys; puts away equipment and toys and/or monitors parent volunteers and children to ensure that classroom toys, materials and equipment are put away and appropriately organized. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment; checks the classroom and playground to ensure cleanliness and safety; supervises children to prevent injuries; cleans and washes toys, equipment, supplies and materials, as required. Assist with personal hygiene needs of students such as assisting with snack and lunch; washing children's hands and faces as needed; assist with rest and nap periods and toileting. Assure the health safety, and well-being of students by following District established health and safety practices and regulations. Collect notes and data and assist in performing a variety of instructional and clerical duties as assigned by the classroom instructor. Participate in meetings and in-service training programs, as assigned. Monitor the health of preschool students and administer basic first aid, perform other health and safety related functions. Assist the instructor with the inventory of classroom supplies and furniture, materials and food inventory; assist in monitoring furniture and supplies meet health and safety guidelines. Accompany class on field trips and other special activities. Perform related duties as required.
Requirements
- High school graduation
- At least fifty (50) days of 3+ hours per day within two (2) years working with preschool aged children in an organized classroom setting
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Work at all times in the presence of a teacher
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates issued by an authorized agency, as well as meeting requirements to keep certificates current
- Employees to receive and maintain the following immunizations on a yearly basis: Influenza, Pertussis, and Measles
Nice To Haves
- Some positions in this class may be required to speak, read, and write in a second designated language
Responsibilities
- Assists in supervising and monitoring children's activities in the classroom and playground
- Works and interacts with individual or small groups of children in classroom on assigned learning activities or projects to encourage positive learning
- Organizes, distributes and collects supplies and materials
- Prepares reading books and materials for children to take home
- Prepares, duplicates and/or laminates a variety of materials
- Participates in daily classroom and activity set-up of equipment, learning materials, toys
- Puts away equipment and toys and/or monitors parent volunteers and children to ensure that classroom toys, materials and equipment are put away and appropriately organized
- Assists in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment
- Checks the classroom and playground to ensure cleanliness and safety
- Supervises children to prevent injuries
- Cleans and washes toys, equipment, supplies and materials, as required
- Assist with personal hygiene needs of students such as assisting with snack and lunch
- Washing children's hands and faces as needed
- Assist with rest and nap periods and toileting
- Assure the health safety, and well-being of students by following District established health and safety practices and regulations
- Collect notes and data and assist in performing a variety of instructional and clerical duties as assigned by the classroom instructor
- Participate in meetings and in-service training programs, as assigned
- Monitor the health of preschool students and administer basic first aid, perform other health and safety related functions
- Assist the instructor with the inventory of classroom supplies and furniture, materials and food inventory
- Assist in monitoring furniture and supplies meet health and safety guidelines
- Accompany class on field trips and other special activities
- Perform related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
