Education ​/ Teaching Helper, Child Development​/Support

Position: Paid Helper

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Job Description

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, performs a variety of basic non-instructional related duties to pre-k. Assists teachers by working with individuals and/or small groups of students. Assists with classroom organizational and administrative tasks. Monitors classroom and hallways. Assists teachers with preparation of materials. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Description

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, performs a variety of basic non-instructional related duties to pre-k. Assists teachers by working with individuals and/or small groups of students. Assists with classroom organizational and administrative tasks. Monitors classroom and hallways. Assists teachers with preparation of materials. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Examples of Duties:

• Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. Enforces school safety rules and regulations.
• Greets students. Assists students with routine procedures such as opening lockers, finding their names, arrival activities, and breakfast. Monitors students during bathroom breaks.
• Assists the pre-k teacher with administrative tasks such as the lunch count, attendance, and checking backpacks and folders.
• Assists in maintaining discipline and encouraging appropriate student behavior, as modeled by the teacher. Monitors student behavior in halls, cafeterias, and other assembly areas.
• Assists students with aspects of toileting and self-care, which may include diapering, lifting on and off the toilet and changing tables/mats, toileting systems, and hygiene.
• Facilitates students’ on-task behavior by providing reinforcement and refocusing prompts.
• Redirects students who need assistance focusing.
• Assists with the distribution of materials. Arranges center tables for activities. Sits with students.
• Sets up materials for lessons. Records student responses on teacher-created data sheets. Provides non-instructional support for students needing assistance.
• Facilitates and assists students at centers and snack. Encourages students to develop self-help skills.
• Works with pre-k students to reinforce skills as directed by classroom teacher. Facilitate students’ oral language development and social skills during centers, including reading to students and discussing the story.
• Facilitates movement within the classroom and school environment. Facilitate children’s play during gross motor periods. Accompanies students on curricular field trips.

Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications :

• Education, Training, and
  
  Experience:
• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent required.
• Experience working with early childhood population is preferred.

Licenses And Certificates

None

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of school and classroom rules and activities.
• Skill in verbal communications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to provide assistance and support services to students.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety and disciplinary rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, and other school personnel.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

The work of this class entails physical activities such as frequent walking and standing, lifting and carrying, and related physical duties associated with assisting early childhood students.

FLSA: Non-exempt

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Salary: $18.00 per hour

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Benefits

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible…