Birth to School Instructional Assistant

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Duneland School Corporation

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Birth To School Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 4/2/2025
• Location:
  
  Duneland School Corporation
• Date Available:
  
  2025-26 School Year
• Closing Date: when filled

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Birth-to-School Instructional Assistant is responsible for assisting the coordinator in all aspects of the Duneland School Corporation's Birth-to-School Early Learning Program also known as the DSC Early Learning HUB.

MISSION OF DUNELAND'S BIRTH-TO-SCHOOL HUB PROGRAM

Duneland School Corporation's Birth-to-School HUB program will create outreach opportunities that will help children and their families build relationships, access information, foster school readiness, and increase awareness of available resources. The activities & opportunities held in DSC's Birth-to-School HUB will assist families in guiding their children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Social Work preferred
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred
• Experience working with children and families
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant practices for children 0 to 5 (before kindergarten) and their families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold child and caregiver safety and security while maintaining cleanliness throughout programs and events.
• Regularly clean toys following the guidelines for early childhood hygiene.
• Assist the Birth-to-School HUB Instructional Lead by instructing and supervising the children and their caregivers participating in Early Learning HUB activities.
• Assist with enrolling children and families in the DSC Birth-to-School HUB events.
• Share information, monitor success, and promote DSC's Birth-to-School HUB initiative in the community through various channels such as flyers, posters, phone calls, and community agencies.
• Assist the Birth-to-School HUB Instructional Lead and Early Learning Coordinator by providing families with resources and connecting them with community agencies.
• Assist the Birth-to-School HUB Instructional Lead and Early Learning Coordinator to design and implement engaging activities and opportunities for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
• Support the Birth-to-School HUB Program Instructional Lead in promoting, executing, and facilitating caregiver events.
• Collaborate with volunteers and staff to organize & implement early learning activities.
• Engage with community stakeholders to actively advocate on behalf of Duneland School Corporation children and families.
• Interact with and supervise families during open gym, classes, and any time they are in the Early Learning HUB.
• Prepare and distribute informational program materials to ensure clear communication.
• Assist in promoting DSC's Birth-to-School Early Childhood initiative throughout the community.
• Perform various duties as needed or directed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and district administrators.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills in writing, speaking, and listening
  • Able to build supportive relationships with families
  • Excellent people skills and able to work with diverse school and community groups
  • Professionalism in judgment, ethics, and all aspects of job performance
  • High degree of empathy
  • Able to effectively present to large and small groups
• ANALYTICAL SKILLS
  • Able to process, sort, and understand new information
  • Capable at research and learning new concepts
  • Persistent and creative problem-solver
  • Enjoys learning and sharing information
• ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
  • Effective time-management skills
  • Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage a variety of events
• TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Technology proficient using computers and mobile devices
  • Can efficiently use or learn to use Google Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Slides
  • Able to learn new software and assist families with technology

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is protected from outside weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

Equipment

This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all office equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers,…