Preschool Instructional Assistant - Substitute - Part Time - Early Learning

Preschool Instructional Assistant - Substitute Part Time

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours required at the time of hire OR pass the Para Pro Test provided by the district.

About Mesa Public Schools:

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Rate: $19.64
• Performance Pay:
  Available annually
• Experience Bonus: 1% of the base hourly rate for each year of verified like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years
• Education Bonus: 1% of the base hourly rate for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar and Hours:

• Class: B21, 9.25 months
• Hours:
  
  Part-time, 29 hours per week

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits: None

Overview:

To assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of preschool students; to provide assistance to the teacher in overall classroom activities; to assist the teacher in all areas of the daily school routine.

Qualifications:

• 6 months experience with preschool children and 60 credits in early childhood OR the ability to pass the Parapro test.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work well with children, staff, and parents; maintain confidentiality
• Computer proficiency, including basic skills in using the district’s Google platform
• Ability to operate standard office machines
• Organizational and workload prioritization skills with minimal supervision

Responsibilities:

• Perform instructional tasks under teacher’s direction to support learning
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Assist students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts
• Confer with teachers to evaluate student progress
• Develop classroom materials to support lesson plans
• Assist in collecting data on academic and behavioral goals
• Maintain instructional equipment
• Monitor students and environment to promote positive behavior and safety
• Support students with personal care needs if required
• Model professional and respectful behavior
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure classroom effectiveness
• Assist other personnel as needed
• May lift, push, pull, or carry weights up to 30-35 lbs
• May require physical intervention and exposure to outdoor elements

Supervision:

Classroom Teacher and Site Administrator

Equal Opportunity:

The district does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status.