East End Preschool or Infant/Toddler Assistant (AES, EES, HPS, JCES, RSES)

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Available Positions:

Full Time Infant Toddler Assistant (JCES)

Part Time Preschool Assistant (JCES)

Infant Toddler Specialist (JCES)

Part Time Moderate Needs Paraprofessional (Split between AES & HPS)

Part Time Preschool Assistant (RSES)

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
Assist in providing instruction to preschool students under the supervision of the Preschool Director, including small groups, large groups and individual instruction to at-risk, special needs and typically developing children.

SUPERVISED BY: Principal/Preschool Director

HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT: $15.01 - $18.01

POSITION SALARY RANGE FOR PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT: $15.01 - $22.52

HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIALIST: $15.95 - $19.15

POSITION SALARY RANGE FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIALIST: $15.95 - $23.93

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:
1. Develops meaningful relationships with children and families.

2. Arranges the physical environment to meet the developmental needs of the students.

3. Follows the schedule and routines as established by the director.

4. Considers that there are different personal family and cultural views of child behavior.

5. Assists in designing lessons and activities to promote active child engagement.

6. Communicates directions in a way that children can understand.

7. Reinforces clear rules, limits and appropriate consequences for behavior as established by the program.

8. Learns and demonstrates a variety of behavior management strategies.

9. Uses positive feedback and encouragement with children.

10. Communicates developmental or behavioral concerns with preschool team members.

11. Regularly records the academic and/or behavioral progress of students through portfolios, anecdotal records and program and assessment database.

12. Assists in the communication between school and parents, including home visits, parent teacher conferences and/or weekly journal writing.

13. Provide nurturing to all students, including helping children with children with dressing, feeding and changing diapers. Assist medically fragile students when necessary.

14. Maintains a orderly environment, such as cleaning classrooms after projects, after lunch and at the end of the day; does laundry and sets up classroom for the following day.

15. Performs other duties assigned by Preschool Director or Building Principal.

CONTACTS: Students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Must be willing to pursue required education to meet licensing or grantor requirements/qualifications
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
4. Coursework and training pertaining to assignment
5. Flexible schedule of availability
6. Colorado State Drivers License, availability of personal automobile, proof of adequate level of auto insurance coverage
7. Must pass Colorado State criminal background check (and FBI fingerprint check if a Colorado resident for less than three (3) years)
8. Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work

9. Bilingual preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Analyzing
* Communicating
* Comparing
* Coordinating
* Computing
* Hearing
* Instructing
* Moderate lifting to 50 lbs
* Near and far acuity
* Negotiating
* Reaching
* Speaking
* Stooping
* Supervision of children
* Synthesizing

Primary Location:
Early Childhood Education
Salary Range:
$15.01 - $18.01 / Per Hour
Shift Type:
Dependent on Location