Early Childhood - Para Educator

Early Childhood Para Educator

The purpose of this position is to assist the preschool teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, physical, and language development of preschool students.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must forward cover letter, resume, as well as three current letters of recommendation

Education, Training and

Experience:

* High school diploma, two years of higher education preferred.

* Demonstrated ability to work with young children under the direction of the classroom teacher and school administration.

Knowledge

Required:

* Ability to follow directions effectively.

* Familiarity with student instructional and disciplinary procedures.

* Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for preschool-aged children.

Abilities

Required:

* Ability to implement assigned tasks and activities.

* Diligence in monitoring students' safety and security.

* Ability to support and reinforce the teacher's expectations for students.

Skills Required:

* Able to follow directions promptly and effectively.

* Able to relate to students as a caring adult.

* Able to work with students on academic tasks assigned by the teacher.

Supervision:

Supervised by the Early Childhood Director and/or building administrator.

Description of Duties:

(The essential functions or duties listed only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.)

Management of the Learning Environment

* Assists in implementing classroom activities and learning experiences under the direction of the teacher.

* Supports classroom routines, transitions, meals, outdoor play, and other daily preschool activities.

* Assistance with preparation, organization, and maintenance of classroom materials and learning centers.

* Utilizes educational materials properly.

* Helps to maintain a pleasant, neat and well-organized classroom.

* Performs scheduled duties promptly.

* Fulfills paperwork responsibilities promptly.

* Maintains professional competence through in-service educational activities.

* Fulfills other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Student Interactions

* Assumes responsibility for providing a safe, supportive, structured learning environment for all students.

* Relates positively and respectfully to young children and supports their social-emotional development.

* Provides and promotes opportunities for students to develop a positive self-concept.

* Accepts responsibility for the well-being of each assigned student

* Supports children's independence, problem-solving skills, and positive peer interactions.

Professional Qualities

* Adheres the academic, ethical and social standards

* Communicates clearly and appropriately

* Dresses appropriately

* Accepts constructive feedback

* Maintains confidentiality

* Is equitable, sensitive and responsive to all learners

* Good attendance

* Participates in ongoing professional development and building meetings

Teacher/Staff Relations

* Shows evidence of helping to promote positive working relationships with school personnel

* Demonstrates willingness to share and exchange ideas, skills, techniques and materials

* Communicates with families in a welcoming and professional manner under the direction of the classroom teacher and contributes to positive partnerships between schools and home.

* Works effectively with administrative personnel

* Accepts and implements school and district decisions

* Fulfills assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities

* Complies with the school department procedures and school committee policies

Salary:
Per WEA collective bargaining agreement.

Non
- Discrimination Notice:
Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.