FLSA: Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE: Link to
Educational Support Personnel Compensation
PAY GRADE: Range 3
BENEFITS: Our employee benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance. Visit our website for full details.
SUPERVISOR: Director or designee.
SUMMARY: Under the direction of an Early Childhood Instructor, assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with basic curriculum work, implementing programming , reinforcing learning skills, and reinforcing discipline procedures. Assist classroom teacher by preparing classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. May include work with behaviorally challenging children.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist classroom instructor in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed. [Daily, 30%) Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects. [Daily, 30%] Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during various activities such as play, lunch, detention, in-school suspension, in the classroom, or on field trips. [Daily, 20%] Perform basic clerical work for the classroom instructor, including typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, taking inventory, scheduling repairs and maintenance, data entry, word processing, laminating, ordering supplies, placing phone calls, materials distribution, and light bookkeeping. [Daily, 10%] Assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary. [Monthly, 5%] Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%] MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma No experience required Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Intermediate oral and written communication skills Advanced interpersonal relations skills Advanced organizational skills Ability to work alone and with others Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree. Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Teacher certification. Experience working in a school district or educational setting. Experience working with school age children, including those with behavioral challenges. Experience working with early childhood education/preschool curriculum. If working in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program, basic bilingual skills and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and families. CPR and First Aid certifications. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate physical effort (lifting up to 25 pounds). Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing. Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key). Visual concentration. Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics. Prolonged standing and walking. Squatting. Overhead work. Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing. Normal school district environment. May work outdoors when monitoring student activities. Last Updated: 2020/2021
