Education Assistant-Early Childhood (Pre-K)
About The Position
Performs specialized work by assisting school teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested. Incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures for classroom support for Early Childhood Program.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test.
- One (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
- Must be able to obtain the Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) within two (2) years of the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assisting school teachers in instructing and supervising student activities.
- Preparing instructional materials.
- Preparing classrooms for activities.
- Supervising and assisting children in the classroom and other school areas.
- Reinforcing classroom lessons.
- Providing other assistance as requested.
- Providing assistance to special needs students (may be responsible for).
- Coordinating special projects and programs (may be responsible for).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
