School Readiness Preschool Para

School Readiness Preschool Para for

This position is 8:15-2:45 PM M-F, approximately 28-30 hrs/wk.

Assist Early Childhood teacher to help set up, maintain classroom environment, keep materials supplied, prep needed materials, and work directly with the children at Kasson-Mantorville Community Education in the Early Childhood Program.

• Greet and assist children and parents upon arrival and departure.
• Assist in maintaining a safe classroom environment for children.
• Assist the lead teacher in classroom daily activities and routines to promote smooth transitions.
• Communicate any important observations regarding student actions or development to the lead teacher.
• Provide comfort to distressed children through compassion and tact.
• Develop positive relationships with children with a view to promote self-esteem and self-discipline.
• Provide children with support and assistance during snack/bathroom times.
• Support the lead teacher by assisting with student behavior interventions.
• Oversee children to make sure that they are safe during indoor & outdoor activities using active supervision.
• Dress appropriately for indoor and outdoor activities.
• Always use appropriate language and the tone of voice is positive.
• Communicate with children at eye-level using simple, short and specific directions.
• Log attendance and milk counts.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Provide support and modifications for students with disabilities.
• Validate children's emotions by naming them and helping them talk about their feelings.
• Engage with children during class activities and encourage children to play together.
• Ensure students' basic needs are met (attention/love, food/water, activity/rest, safety/protection, clean/safe environment).

Experience working with children ages 3-5 and knowledge of child development preferred.