ECE Instructional Assistant MTMO-CCDF; Language & Culture

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision, - assists lead teacher with instructional activities to provide learning experiences to individual and small groups of students.

• Assists instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Assists individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Monitors and assists students in a variety of instructional activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• Participates in training and assists in integrating Muckleshoot language and culture in the classroom setting.
• Participates in school meetings, IEP/IFSP meetings, parent conferences, and in-services or other trainings; supports parent involvement in the classroom.
• Supervises students in a variety of educational settings for up to 30-45 minutes at a time.
• Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior and an appreciation of human diversity.
• Assists in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students.
• Maintains a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
• Requisition s, stores and maintains an appropriate inventory of textbooks, instructional materials, supplies and equipment.
• May drive a van or automobile to transport students.
• Assists lead teacher by using good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or physically ill students.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly, attractive and positive learning environment.
• Loads and unloads students safely at designated stops and on field trips, helps to buckle children into the supplied five-point restraint.
• Completes transportation records such as number of students transported, mileage, special runs, route directions, etc.
• May transport children with special learning needs and physical challenges; may operate power lifts to load and unload students in wheelchairs; and may strap and tie down wheelchairs to ensure student safety.
• Participate in ECE classes and professional development
• Participate in Muckleshoot Language & Culture classes
• Study and research Muckleshoot first language speakers
• Incorporating the Muckleshoot Language and culture into the daily classroom routine and activities;
• Assist & prepare materials
• Assist w/ large and small group activities
• Supervise students
• Provide Muckleshoot Language & Culture:
  Family and Provider engagement activities for all CCDF participants.
• Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

Required: Early Childhood Education Certificate or A Child Development (CDA) credential (Tribal members only: must be willing to obtain within 1 year of employment). One (1) year of professional experience working with children in preschool, daycare, or similar setting.

Special Requirements: Must pass a criminal background check, a drug screen and meet all health and immunization requirements. Must be able to obtain satisfactory results on a pre-employment physical examination, including tuberculosis screening.

Skill In: Effective communication with students, parents, or guardians, staff and administrators; working with children in an understanding, patient, receptive and confident manner; organizing activities in keeping with the maturity and attention span of assigned students; following written and oral instructions; managing student behavior; using standard office equipment, including personal computer.

Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child development and developmental behavior characteristics; basic effective behavior management techniques; rules and procedures for child/student safety.

Ability to: Read and write; follow verbal and written instructions; work with…