Pre-K Educational Assistant

Cannon County School District Cannon County Elementary School - Woodbury, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Summary Perform instructional activities under the direct guidance of the Pre-Kindergarten teacher, Principal, and Pre-Kindergarten Director.

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED

Reports To Pre-K Classroom Teacher, Principal, and Pre-K Director

FLSA Status NONEXEMPT

Supervises Students

Job Goal To assistant in providing the best possible education and services to the students of the Cannon County School District.

• Required to work under the direct guidance of the Pre-K teacher
• Assist individual students and small groups in developing academic skills
• Assist the classroom teacher with planning for instruction
• Perform such clerical duties as preparing instructional materials, making reports, and other duties as assigned (clerical duties are not, however, limited to this list)
• Administer all diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher
• Assist in preparing the classroom and organizing all instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher
• Maintain student records as directed by the classroom teacher
• Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator and teacher
• Comply with all TDOE Pre-K policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as Childcare Rules and Regulations
• Required to attend district and state staff development, including Child Abuse Awareness, CPR Certification, and First Aid Certification
• Attend all in-service when directed to do so by the principal, Pre-K Director, or Director of Schools
• Prepare for breakfast and lunch in the classroom
• Recess or playground duty with teacher and Pre-K students
• Dismissal of Pre-K students and early arrival as designated

• Project a positive image of the Cannon County School District at all times
• Keep information confidential concerning school business
• Act in a professional manner at all times
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities
• Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen
• Appropriate Attendance Record
• Dress neatly and appropriately
• Performs other duties as assigned

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, analyze data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with data of varied types and/or purposes, and utilize specific, job-related equipment.

Problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include establishing and maintaining constructive relationships, adapting to changing work priorities, maintaining confidentiality, exhibiting tact and patience, and working flexible hours.

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

• Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying assessment instruments, operating standard…