Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional/ ECE Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
7/11/2019

Location:
Fremont International Academy

Date Available:
August 2019

District:
Battle Creek Public Schools

JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional

LOCATION: Fremont International Academy

RANGE OF PAY: BCPA salary schedule - 35 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development or

• The equivalent; or CDA (Child Development Associate) credential; or the equivalent as approved by the State Board (120 clock hours).

• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills

• Health examination required

• Must be flexible and organized and willing to work as a team with other staff members

• Must be physically able to bend, stoop, etc. to assist children

• Prior experience in pre-school or early childhood programs preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teacher with planning and implementation of the Standards of Quality for Preschool through 2nd Grade Curriculum.

• Assist the teacher/family educator in the following areas:

• Assist in writing the schedule and weekly lesson plan.

• Preparation of the classroom for daily activities.

• Assist with classroom activities.

• Observe and identify children's needs and give the information to the classroom teacher.

• Assist the teacher with maintaining charts and records.

• Assist with general clean-up and storage of supplies, materials and equipment.

• Assist in supervising outdoor activities on the playground.

• Assist in making home visits and parent conferences.

• Communicate with teachers and support staff using a team concept approach.

• Attend training sessions, meetings, in-service trainings, parent meetings.

• Obtain a substitute in one's own absence.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher.

SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $71.00) is the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.