Pre-K Instructional Assistant

Performance Responsibilities/Duties

• Works closely with one or a few students on a regular basis in an effort to provide instructional support.
• Supervision of students being instructed.
• Extends instruction to students after initial teacher presentation.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce instructional material initially introduced by teacher.
• Listens to students in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks by guiding and helping them.
• Accompanies students to whom assigned when trips to the office or to the school nurse are necessary.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the students without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Checks students' work as directed.
• Administers tests and individualized assessments.
• Assists with pupil records.
• Makes and files copies.
• Use and care of equipment and facilities.
• Maintains positive public relations.
• Attendance is a priority and critical for the success of students.
• Other duties as assigned by supervising teacher or principal.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Starting Pay: $13.50 per hour $14.00 per hour
• Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Digital fingerprinting (approximately $37; reimbursed after 30 days of successful employment)
  • Urine drug screen (covered by the school corporation)
  • Background check required by the New Castle Community School Corporation
• Completion of required online modules for working in a state-licensed preschool program within 90 days of hire