Pre-K Floating Support Staff - Early Head Start

Richmond City Public Schools•Richmond, VA

7d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-K Floating Support Staff will supervise and engage with groups of preschool-age children during mealtimes, nap time, teacher planning time, and other designated times during the day as needed. Supervision is needed between 10:30-2:30 daily with the opportunity for flexible scheduling within this timeframe (i.e. 10:30-12:30, 12:30-2:30, etc).

Requirements

Experience working with young children in a childcare or school setting preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Attentiveness to the needs and safety of young children
Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for young children
Ability to work cooperatively and productively with other employees, students, staff and others contacted in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented workplace
Ability to supervise children in an orderly and consistent manner following guidelines supplied by the principal or designee
Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with preschool age children and others
CPR/AED Certification appropriate to age group highly desirable
First Aid Certification highly desirable

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and fun environment for young children
Supervise students and ensure student safety and well-being
Interact with students in a manner which is appropriate to their developmental level, being fair, consistent and professional at all times
Assist with regular classroom and lunchroom routines and organization
Provide supervision during meal and nap times, set-up and pick-up of cots, distribution and clean-up of meals, etc.
Assist with classroom and lunchroom sanitation procedures (disinfecting tables, and toys, picking up trays and silverware, helping children pick up spilled food and trash, etc.)
Assist students with needs that may arise such as opening milk cartons and thermos bottles
Encourages good table manners
Supervise children as they transition from one activity or location to another in the classroom, cafeteria, multi-purpose room, hallway, restroom, playground
Escort children to the restroom, assist with toileting and hand washing routines as necessary
Assist with safe student dismissal procedures established by the school
Provide supervision and support children as they transition between the regular school day and the aftercare program
Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately
Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal or designee