• Pre-K Instructional Assistant

    South Bend Empowerment Zone (South Bend, IN)


    Job Details

    Job ID: 5285659

    Job Description

    Position Title: Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support

     

    Contract Length: School Year

     

    Immediate Supervisor: Certified Teacher, Pre-K Coordinator, Principal

    Position Overview:

    Full Time Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Floating Classroom Support Teacher will assume the role of either lead teacher or instructional assistant depending on the need in the assigned classroom. If a licensed Pre-K teacher or Instructional Assistant is absent the Substitute/Classroom Support Teacher will assist in that room. If there are no Pre-K staff absences the IA/Classroom Support Teacher will assist in a classroom as assigned by the Pre-K Coordinator. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, professional collaboration with co-teachers as well as the ability to interpret prepared lessons and successfully instruct students using these materials. Other position requirements are provided below.

    Position Responsibilities:

    + A Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Classroom Support Teacher is assigned to a Pre-K classrooms at one of the nine elementary schools: Clay International Academy, Darden, Lincoln, Marshall, Monroe, Muessel, Nuner, Studebaker, or Swanson and reports to the Pre-K Coordinator or building Principal unless directed otherwise

    + On time arrival is 7:00 for Darden, Lincoln, Marshall, Monroe, Muessel, Nuner, Swanson and 8:00 for Clay International Academy and Studebaker

    + Remain at school during the entire school day unless excused by the Pre-K Coordinator or the designated representative

    + Support classroom instruction and student learning as directed by the lead teacher in the classroom

    + Maintain, as fully as possible, the established routines and procedures of the school, classroom and position to which assigned

    + Follow lesson plans and directions with the support of Pre-K staff in the classroom

    + Maintain Student Confidentiality

    + Support the creation of lessons plans and lesson materials, if requested by Pre-K Coordinator

    + Perform all extra duties for the absent employee as required by the building principal

    (including taking student attendance, recess, arrival and dismissal duties)

    + Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the principal or Pre-K Coordinator

    + Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,

    materials, and facilities

    + Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and

     

    conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

     

    + Maintain a professional appearance and conduct personal behavior to serve as an

    example for students

    + Leave a brief summary of the day's activities for the absent employee

     

    Position Eligibility and Requirements

     

    + Applicants must have

    + A minimum of a high school diploma

    + Child Development Associate's preferred

    + Experiance in Early Childhood Education preferred

    + Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing in school readiness, positive behavior interventions and appropriate redirections for preK students.

    + Willingness to participate in pre and ongoing training programs

    + Consideration will be given to those who have already completed High Scope training

    To be eligible applicants must agree to and will be compensated for:

    + Fingerprint background check

    + TB Test

    + Drug Screen

    + online training through FSSA

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technologies and office equipment, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling; bending at the waist; lifting; pushing; pulling and carrying equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read; prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

     

    Position Type: Full-time

     

    Positions Available: 1