Substitute Preschool Instructional Assistant

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.•Delano, CA

About The Position

The Substitute Preschool Instructional Assistant supports the Administration, Center Supervisor, teachers, and associate teachers in carrying out program goals and objectives and shares responsibility for the quality of children’s educational experiences. The role supports CAPSLO’s mission by helping provide quality education and learning environments for participating children. Work is generally performed in the presence of a teacher or assistant teacher. Aides age 18 or older who meet position requirements may escort or assist children in using the bathroom and may supervise napping children without direct teacher supervision. The role may also support safe transportation of children to and from the center. The assistant helps supervise children during learning and play, supports developmentally appropriate activities, contributes to lesson planning, and assists children with cognitive, physical, social, and self-help skills. The position requires visual supervision of children, maintaining classroom health and safety practices, tracking daily safety and sanitation records, maintaining family confidentiality, and implementing each child’s IEP or IFSP. Duties may change, and the advertisement does not provide a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

Requirements

Must have completed 6 semester units in ECE/CD with a grade of C or better, or credit.
For HS/EHS/MSHS/State-Braided Instructional Assistants, must meet at least one of the following: have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or California equivalent Associate Teacher Permit; be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years; or have an associate or baccalaureate degree in any area or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
A California Associate Teacher Permit equivalency requires 12 ECE semester units, including core courses; EHS and infant/toddler classrooms also require 6 infant/toddler units.
Provide certificates of completion for approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training within 30 days of hire, and renew and maintain valid CPR/first aid certification at all times.
Depending on the assigned department, a valid California driver’s license, current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required for job-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with a variety of special needs is desirable.
Preferred ECE/CD units include courses in Child/Human Growth and Development, Child, Family and Community, Child and Family Relations, or programs/curriculum.

Responsibilities

Assist with the safe supervision of children during learning and play activities, maintaining close attention to safety and setting firm but gracious limits.
Help plan developmentally appropriate activities by gathering instructional materials, providing input into lesson plans, and participating in learning and small-group activities.
Encourage language development and conversation, including in a child’s first language when it is not English.
Encourage children to participate in activities while respecting their individual preferences.
Inform the Center Supervisor, teachers, and associate teachers of concerns involving children, families, or center operations.
Maintain visual supervision of all children at all times.
Support children’s cognitive, physical, one-to-one, and small-group skill development.
Help children develop self-help skills, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and napping.
Maintain confidentiality of program family records and information.
Maintain classroom health and safety according to applicable policies, including tracking daily safety checklists and sanitation logs.
Implement each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
May assist with safe transportation of children to and from the center.
May escort or assist children in going to the bathroom and supervise napping children without direct teacher supervision, if age 18 or older and position requirements are met.