Kindergarten Classroom Aide

Kindergarten Aide

Classification:
Classified

Division/Department:
Elementary Schools

Job Category:
Aide

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Title:

Kindergarten Aide

Qualifications:

48 College Credit Hours or the ability to pass a State Approved Assessment within 90 days of employment. High School Education or GED

Reports To:

Supervising Teacher & Building Principal

Supervises:
Students

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE The Kindergarten Aide supports the classroom teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young learners. This position assists with academic instruction, classroom management, supervision, and care routines to ensure each child's social, emotional, and academic development.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach.

The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee occasionally works extended hours.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CRITICAL SKILLS Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines. Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the classroom teacher in implementing daily lessons, activities, and centers in all Kindergarten curriculum areas. Work with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce instruction or practice skills. Support students in developing independence, social skills, and positive behavior. Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, and during arrival/dismissal. Prepare instructional materials, organize classroom supplies, and maintain learning centers.

Assist with assessment and documentation of student progress as directed by the teacher. Support students with self-help needs (e.g., putting on coats, tying shoes, toileting assistance if required). Promote and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment. Communicate professionally and positively with students, staff, and families. Participate in staff meetings and professional learning/development as assigned. Accompany children on educational trips outside the classroom with teacher.

Supervise classroom activity when the teacher is out of the room. Supervising various activities (as assigned by teacher). Perform other duties as determined by teacher or building principal.

Term of Employment: 9 month school year position

Salary Range:
Pay will range from $16.38 to $18.27 per hour.

Evaluation Frequency:
Job performance will be evaluated a minimum of 1 time per year.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.