Exceptiional Children's Pre-K Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Pay Grade: 56 ($15.25 - $17.08)

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S

PRE-K TEACHER ASSISTANT/BUS DRIVER

Job Description

General Statement of Job:

To perform a variety of tasks in order to support the efforts of the Lead Teacher, to meet the needs of all students, and to ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Reports to Principal, Preschool Coordinator and/or Lead Teacher.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.

Monitor the safety and well-being of students, develop self-esteem of students, and encourage students to become increasingly independent

Monitor children’s behaviors and deescalate inappropriate behaviors using redirection and other developmentally- appropriate techniques; employs strategies to protect students from injury

Assist and supplement planned activities; supervise activity centers; provide individual assistance with independent projects

Maintain a safe indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play

Perform general housekeeping duties in maintaining a clean, orderly classroom

Maintain staff/child ratio and visual supervision of children at all times

Assist children with personal and self-help needs when necessary

Promote proper handwashing techniques; clean and sanitize classroom equipment and materials

Distribute morning and mid-day meals; prepare afternoon snack

Accompany students to and from the bus; guide students to and from classrooms

Comply at all times with applicable NC Child Care Regulations, NC Sanitation Guidelines, NC Fire and Building Codes, and Lenoir County Public Schools Standards

Report all complaints of child abuse, neglect, or improper care to supervisor

Maintain positive communication with co-workers to create a professional atmosphere

Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth

Carry out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed

Additional Job Functions or Assigned Tasks:

Participate in staff development workshops

Perform other related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience:

High school diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework required

Associates in Early Childhood Education preferred

Minimum of two years teaching experience in a recognized early childhood environment or licensed child care facility preferred

CPR/1 st Aid Certification

CDL with P and S endorsement

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move approximately 40lbs. Frequent stooping, bending, and kneeling are required. Requires the ability to move quickly in a fast pace environment.

Other Requirements:

Compassionate about serving children using best practice techniques

Maintain student confidentiality

Possess positive communication skills to build interpersonal relationships with students, staff and parents

Maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual