Instructional Assistant, Transitional Kindergarten

Job Title

Early Childhood Education Assistant

Basic Function and Representative Duties:
Under the direction of an assigned administrator, assist certificated Transitional Kindergarten teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of students; monitor and report student progress, perform a variety of supportive activities for certificated personnel; perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of general principles of Early Childhood Education, Positive Classroom Management Techniques. Ability to communicate effectively with parents, volunteers, substitutes and other staff both orally and in writing, follow teacher's directions when working with a group of and/or individual students, attend meetings as required, maintain confidentiality of information, attend professional development as necessary and/or required by the position. Basic principles and techniques used for reading, language and mathematical instruction.

Assist teachers with monitoring student progress, recognize and understand the needs of young children including developmental self-help skills, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with teachers, specialists, students and others contacted in the course of work, understand and carry out oral and written directions, assist the teacher with the preparation and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records, files and other documentation and perform a variety of other basic and routine clerical tasks including checking district email communication daily.

Physical capability sufficient to perform job task. Successfully supervise students, administer First Aid, properly use personal protection equipment (PPE) as provided.

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by six (6) units of college-level coursework in early childhood education and one year of experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment. Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Early childhood education background and experience working with children ages 3-5 is preferred.

Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid first aid and CPR certificate preferred.

Working Conditions:

Environment:
Indoor classroom work environment, Outdoor playground environment. Physical Demands:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and classroom equipment, Hearing and speaking to exchange information, Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor students, Lifting, carrying, pushing, moving, and/or pulling up to 50 pounds with assistance, Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, Bending at the waist, twisting, squatting, and/or kneeling, to assist students and perform various activities in the classroom and on the playground, Walking for extended distances periods of time to monitor and assist students in the classroom, on the playground, and while on field trips.

Hazards:
Potential contact with blood and other bodily fluids, Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease. Salaries:
All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.