PRE-SCHOOL AIDE (MSHS - Seasonal Full Time) Weiser

Community Council Of Idaho•Weiser, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period. The Preschool Aide assists the Teacher with planning and conducting a classroom instructional curriculum and activities for assigned children, encouraging growth in language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting in daily health checks, developmental screenings, and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). The role involves monitoring children's progress, supervising classroom activities in the Teacher's absence, and preparing/maintaining records and reports. The aide will stay current on educational practices, assist in developing dual language in the classroom, and prepare children for kindergarten transition. Maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, fostering curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity are key. The position requires establishing and maintaining clear, age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, and may involve duties as a bus monitor. Confidentiality of client information and adherence to CC Idaho policies, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards are mandatory.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED
Preschool Child Development Associate credential (CDA)
Be enrolled in a CDA program that will be completed in 2 years OR associate degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education
Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
Must obtain Pedatric First Aid and CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting

Responsibilities

Assist Teacher with planning and conducting a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills
Assist in daily health checks of children
Assist in conducting and monitoring developmental screening of children, assist in implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for children and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for families
Monitor the progress of individual children
Supervise classroom activities in the absence of the Teacher
Assist to prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, and reviews
Ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
Assist to develop and maintain dual language in the classroom
Assist to prepare children for transition into kindergarten
Ability to help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment
Ability to help provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity
Ability to help maintain clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process
Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
May perform duties of bus monitor once trained
Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practice, and Head Start Performance Standards