Pre-School Support Instructor

Pre-School Support Instructor

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Grade: L(Non‑Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement)

Department: Preschool at Desert View Elementary

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Calendar: 211 Days

Summary:

Under direct supervision, incumbent(s) assists with implementing assessing, creating lessons, instructing, and maintaining positive behavior for students in the Pre‑School program. In addition, incumbent(s) will participate in home visits, parent and teacher conferences, and meetings required by the Pre‑School program.

• Assist the Pre‑School Instructor with the implementation of the Pre‑School Performance Standards, District procedures, and other requirements for the Pre‑School Program. Maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Pre‑School Performance Standards.
• Assists the Pre‑School Instructor with reviewing the needs and progress of each family a minimum of once a month. Works in conjunction with the caseworker to meet health and social service needs of those families.
• Maintains a relationship with each family to encourage meaningful participation in the program.
• Assists the Pre‑School Instructor with assessing students, creating lesson plans, and instructing students.
• Observes students and participates in developmentally appropriate outdoor play activities.
• Works cooperatively with identified disabilities services support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for children with disabilities.
• Maintains and upkeeps classroom supplies, materials, and equipment. Performs clean up services in the classroom when necessary.
• Assists in maintaining standards of acceptable behavior for children using positive methods, which support children’s self‑esteem.
• Assists in the developmental screening and referral processes with the Pre‑School instructor and Special Services staff regarding the special needs of students attending the Pre‑School program.
• Participates in ongoing training designed for Pre‑School teaching staff and supplemental education training. Attends all scheduled staff meetings and assists the Pre‑School Instructor with the planning, organizing, and attending parental meetings.
• Assists the Pre‑School Instructor with conducting a minimum of two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences per family each school year.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Possession of valid High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to hire.
• One year of experience in a similar field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Possess a Child Development Associate or Certificate of Completion or obtain possession within two years of the date of hire.
• Possession of valid Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or proof of submission prior to hire.
• Possession of valid Health Examination clearance prior to hire.
• Possession of TB Testing clearance prior to being hired.
• Possession of valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License.
• Possession of valid First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of valid CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of valid Arizona Food Handler’s License Certification within 30 days of hire.

• Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education or closely related field and one year of experience in a similar field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

The physical requirements 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to…