KidSpace Assistant- Lookout Mountain

Washington Elementary School District 6•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, incumbents provide assistance to teachers in a classroom environment by providing materials and handouts to students, working with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments, demonstrating skills and techniques, communicating with parents regarding specific concerns, providing input to lesson plans and daily activities, photocopying materials and preparing classrooms for various activities.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired OR Current high school student with a minimum age of seventeen (17)
Six months of working with children in a learning environment or related experience
Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate within thirty days of hire

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in English and target language

Responsibilities

Works with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments including spelling, reading, mathematics, comprehension levels and memorization of emergency information.
Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning.
Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies.
Copies and prepares educational materials as needed.
Prepares classrooms for activities including setting up tables and chairs and handing out materials.
Performs clean up after activities including picking up toys and trash, washing tables and chairs and rearranging furniture.
Accompanies students from classrooms to other areas including the library, playground, and cafeteria and to buses to ensure orderly behavior.
Dispenses medications to students and performs minor first aid as directed by nurse or principal.
Communicates with parents regarding progress and concerns including improvements in specific academic areas, truancy and behavioral problems.
Interprets communications between teachers and parents when necessary.
Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback from the students.
Performs other duties as assigned.