Education Assistant-Early Childhood

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers
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  Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented
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  See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Game changers
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  Leaders of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that hinder student success.

Performs specialized work by assisting school teachers in instructing and supervising students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, assisting children in the classroom and other areas, reinforcing lessons, and supporting special needs students or projects as assigned. Works under direct supervision in accordance with set procedures for classroom support in the Early Childhood Program.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or two years of college, or passing the Para Pro Assessment Test and one year of experience working with children in an educational setting. Must obtain certification in CPR and First Aid, and within two years, acquire the Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA). Proof of education, training, and experience is required.

Degree equivalency:
Bachelor's Degree = 4 years plus experience;
Master's Degree = 6 years plus experience.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs