Substitute Educational Assistant

This is a substitute position that is as needed.

The Educational Assistant will assist classroom teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning.

• Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a teacher's assistant is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Ability to relate to children and reinforce lessons taught in class.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software.

• Provides support to the teacher in classroom instruction and management.
• Assists the teacher with classroom activities and lessons.
• Works with individual students who require additional or modified instruction.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with students and parents.
• Prepares communication folders to be sent home with students.
• Monitors students when the teacher is out of the classroom.
• Escorts students to other areas of the school such as the bathroom, playground, gym, or other classrooms; monitors behavior during recess and snacks.
• Assists with student drop-off and pickup.
• Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains attendance records and parent communication in Bright Wheel.
• Will assist on the bus with student pick-up and drop-off.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 35% walking, 35% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free environment.

Pre-employment drug testing is required for all CDSFC positions. The Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Safety Policy is available from the Human Resources office.