Temporary Preschool Educational Assistant

Parkrose SD 3•Portland, OR

4d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The job of “Educational Assistant”, is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for health care needs. Educational Assistants contribute to the educational and personal growth of students through positive adult-student interaction and examples and facilitate the smooth operation of the school by assisting teachers as directed.

Requirements

Experience required - three (3) years or more of experience working with young children
Two years of postsecondary study in an academic program, or
An associate's (or higher) degree, or
A passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics when available
Skills to perform:
Basic clerical functions
Basic math calculations
Provide for health care needs of students.
Use English in both written and verbal form
Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
Maintain detailed and accurate records
Operate standard office equipment including Microsoft computer applications
Knowledge Required:
The principles of child development and instructional processes
Ability to:
Understand and address students with special needs
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies
Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
Work Expectations:
Regular attendance at work must be maintained
Punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules
Maintains confidential information relating to students, families and colleagues
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to gather and report relevant data
Ability to maintain supportive working relationships with adults and children
License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (cost to the employee: $12.50 for fingerprints; $70.00 for criminal background check – one-time payroll deduction)
First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

Multicultural Competency
AA degree in Early Education preferred
Bilingual
Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
Willing to get certified to drive students in the District van

Responsibilities

Understands and recognizes the children’s backgrounds including languages and cultures of the home in executing classroom environments, experiences and discipline.
Supports the maintenance of an inviting classroom environment with a rich array of culturally appropriate materials from the arts and sciences that are organized and accessible to young learners.
Supports children as they become independent in self-care (toileting, hand washing, eating, caring for their belongings, etc.)
Supports the lead teacher in the documentation of student learning and classroom experiences (taking photos, recording learning stories).
Be open to learning the technology tools required to document and record student learning outcomes using Habits of Mind Developmental Rubrics.
Administers first aid and medical protocols, after appropriate training, as designated by the school nurse for the purpose of providing appropriate and emergency care for children.
Provides physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting and supervising a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, safety patrol and bus loading or riding.
Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
Implements classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
Monitors students during classroom recesses within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, crossing streets, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Maintains classroom materials, students’ files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
Performs basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
Reports relevant performance & behavioral data of individual learns that supports the planning process.
Reports incidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives.
Willingness to learn inquiry approaches for supporting young children
Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.