Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher

Title:

Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher

General Information:
The Midfield City Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 'No person shall be denied employment or be excluded from participation in any program or activity on the basis of disability, sex, race, religion, natural origin, color, or age."

Report to:
Pre-K Lead Teacher/Principal and/or Pre-K Program Director

Supervises:
Assigned students

Job Goals:
The Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and engaging classroom environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and academic growth of pre-kindergarten students.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications may include:

* High school diploma or GED required.

* Child Development Associate credential, or at least 9 credit hours of college coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential through Council of Professional Recognition; from a regionally accredited institution. Alabama First Class Pre-K lists these as minimum auxiliary teacher requirements.

* Experience working with young children preferred.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and staff.

* Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

* Must meet all background clearance, fingerprinting, and employment requirements established by the school system and state regulations.

* Must be willing to participate in required professional development and training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher shall:

* Assist the Lead Teacher with daily classroom instruction, activities, routines, and transitions.

* Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons and learning centers.

* Work with individual students and small groups under the direction of the Lead Teacher.

* Help prepare instructional materials, classroom displays, supplies, and learning activities.

* Assist with supervision of students during arrival, dismissal, meals, restroom breaks, recess, field trips, and other school activities.

* Promote positive student behavior using appropriate classroom management strategies.

* Help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.

* Assist with student observations, documentation, portfolios, and progress monitoring as directed.

* Support students' social, emotional, language, motor, and early academic development.

* Communicate student needs or concerns to the Lead Teacher in a timely and professional manner.

* Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.

* Follow all school system policies, Pre-K program guidelines, safety procedures, and state requirements.

* Attend required staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and professional development sessions.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher, Principal, or Program Director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

* Patience, compassion, and enthusiasm for working with young children.

* Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate practices.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher and school staff.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy classroom setting.

* Dependability, professionalism, and good judgment.

* Basic technology skills for classroom and documentation support.

Physical Requirements

This position may require the ability to:

* Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and sit on the floor with children.

* Lift or assist young children when necessary.

* Supervise children indoors and outdoors.

* Move classroom materials, supplies, and equipment.

* Respond quickly to student needs and emergency situations.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school district policies and procedures by the Principal, Program Director, and/or designated supervisor.

Procedure for Applying:
Applicant must submit their application through the Alabama Hire True:
Alabama Hire True Job Openings Any questions regarding this should be directed to the Human Resources Department .

Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a Background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.