Kindergarten Early Childhood Assistant; Part-Time

Early Childhood Assistant

Reports to:

Principal

Supervises:
None

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by:
• a. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or
• b. Hold an associate's degree or higher, or
• c. Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the
• ACT, Work Keys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing
• Score is 455, or
• d. Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal:
To have direct involvement with children for the majority of the day.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teacher regarding instructional plans.
• Assist with classroom lessons and activities.
• Facilitate small/large group activities.
• Facilitate center activities.
• Support the class behavior plan.
• Supervision of children during teacher plan period, lunch, and recess.
• Assist children with restroom needs with necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment

Terms:

Part-Time or Full-Time Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA

Qualification:

Non-Exempt

Evaluation:
Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

Regular Requirements:
Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements:
Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements:
Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:
Adequate to exchange information.