Afternoon Preschool Classroom Aide - Marquette HS

POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in providing a safe and caring environment where children’s natural excitement for exploring, discovering, and learning are nurtured; to provide a good foundation for elementary school, in accordance with each child’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Location : Marquette High School - Preschool Classroom

Position Schedule : Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay Rate : $16.64

This position requires either a valid Missouri Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification. Please add a copy of your certification to the application.

POSITION TITLE:

Full-Day Preschool Classroom Aide

STATUS:

9-Month, Full-Day Preschool Program

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

x

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Preschool Teacher/Preschool Teacher Assistant

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Approved

Not Approved

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in implementing a program that maintains the preschool philosophy and curriculum

Relates, communicates, and interacts with children with patience and compassion

Interacts effectively with staff and families in the program

Completes 12 hours of in-service each year.

Maintains CPR and First Aid Certification

Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality about students

Performs any other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to assist in providing an encouraging, caring, and safe environment for children

Ability to assist teacher by setting up activities, preparing instructional materials, and documenting student progress

Ability to assists students in physical tasks such as positioning, feeding, toileting, diapering and self-help skills

Ability to assists with individual and small student groups

Ability to assume responsibility, respect, confidentiality and patience and compassion with young children

Ability to assume the responsibilities of the Teacher/Teacher Assistant when the Teacher /Teacher Assistant is absent

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Ability to judge when situations and/or information should be called to the attention of the supervisor

Ability to learn and implement preschool curricular strategies

Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Ability to supervise and interact with children on their level (bending, stooping, lifting, and sitting on the floor) across settings as assigned (classroom, playground, gym, lunch, crisis management)

Ability to work in a variety of locations and travel throughout the building(s), including playgrounds, lunch rooms and hallways

BASIC REQUIREMENTS :

College credit hours preferred/High School graduate required

Experience working with children in a similar setting preferred

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

EQUIPMENT USED :

Standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Within assigned building(s) and classroom(s)