Instructional Assistant-Early Learning #26-27

Newport-Mesa Unified School District•Costa Mesa, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned Administrator, this role assists an assigned teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment. The position supports instructional staff and teachers in conducting early learning and child development activities and in the preparation of instructional materials. A key function is to provide care, supervision, and learning activities to pre-kindergarten age children enrolled in a District early learning program. This recruitment is open and promotional, with six openings supporting traditional preschool classrooms and the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program at various school sites. The positions involve working 6.25 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 10 months per year. A special requirement mandates immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles effective September 1, 2016, with conditional employment possible for up to 30 days for those needing time to obtain records.

Requirements

Graduation from high school.
Six (6) semester units, or equivalent quarter units, of early childhood education or child development core classes at an accredited college, university or occupational program.
Transcripts must be included with application.
Immunization against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough) and measles.
Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate a patient, receptive, and empathic attitude toward children.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
Ability to maintain a clean, safe, attractive and positive learning environment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity and respect.
Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
Ability to assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
Ability to perform clerical duties related to classroom activities.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate of a variety of office and classroom equipment.
Ability to maintain records and files.

Nice To Haves

Persons may be employed conditionally, for a maximum of 30 days, if they need time to obtain/provide their immunization records and they submit a written statement attesting they have been immunized.

Responsibilities

Facilitate individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; direct group activities of students as assigned.
Assist assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans and conducting early learning and child development activities; assists in preparing materials used in instructional activities; collect assessment data; maintain student files as assigned.
Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating equipment and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials.
Assist teacher in collecting and organizing data on student learning; follow-up on student absences.
Assist in monitoring lunchroom, recess and other playground activities; lead indoor and outdoor activities planned by the teacher; accompany students on field trips as assigned.
Observe and manage behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; guide students into safe play activities; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, copying and filing instructional materials.
Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a copier, printer, laminator, computer and assigned software.
Assist children with toileting and changing those who have experienced toileting accidents; may assist students to develop self-help skills.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; administer basic first aid as needed and seek assistance for non-routine illnesses and injuries.
Perform minor housekeeping tasks in maintaining a neat, clean, orderly and safe classroom and playground atmosphere.
Perform special projects and prepare materials on behalf of the teacher.
Attend meetings and participate in training workshops, conferences, courses and a variety of professional growth activities as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.