Preschool Assistant #199 PAAC

Stockton Unified School District•Stockton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) is seeking a Preschool Assistant to support teachers in a preschool program. The role involves supervising children, providing learning experiences, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. SUSD, established in 1852, serves approximately 38,000 PK-12th grade students and adult learners, with a mission to graduate every student college, career, and community ready. The district emphasizes high-quality instruction, rigorous curriculum, and academic and social-emotional development through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Key district goals include ensuring third graders read proficiently, providing access to high-quality instruction, and graduating all 12th graders college, career, and community ready.

Requirements

Working with students in a supervisory capacity for a period of six months
Completion of the 12th grade.
High school graduation or GED
Degree or completion of 48 semester units from accredited college or university or District Assessment Test/County certificate showing compliance with NCLB.
Two years of college (minimum 48 semester units) or possession of an Associate degree or higher or proof of certification through a local assessment which meets the requirements of “No Child Left Behind” AND 6 (six) months of working with students.
Proof of NCLB compliance must be submitted with application.
A completed application must include: Resume, Letter of Interest and proof of NCLB compliance.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid CPR Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist teacher in planning, preparing and collecting resource materials and learning activities.
Work with children individually and in groups.
Participate and interact with children during learning/experiences.
Promote the well-being of the children by helping them develop a positive attitude/self-image and an ability to cooperatively play and interact with other children and adults.
Assist teacher with supervising indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts work, music, cooking, free time, story telling, science projects, psychomotor and field trips.
Set up tables for meals; may assist with serving, cleaning up and supervision of children during meals; may assist in preparing beds for nap time.
Assist in caring for maintaining materials, equipment, supplies and toys.
Assist in arranging and maintaining an attractive, comfortable and inviting setting for learning oriented play experiences.
Inform teacher of any apparent learning or behavioral problems; assist in meeting the special needs of those children.
Greet parents; may assist in acquainting parents with the program as necessary.
Help parent volunteers become involved in activities.
May visit homes and/or call to check on absent children.
May wash blankets, sheets and other items as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.