Assistant, Community Pre-School (20 Hrs)

Avon Community School Corporation; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant for their Community Pre-School program. This part-time role involves supporting the Preschool Instructor in delivering quality education to young learners. Responsibilities include assisting in instructional delivery, supervising students, and maintaining effective communication with parents and staff. The position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact children's early learning experiences within a nurturing environment. If you are passionate about early childhood education and possess the skills to foster a supportive learning atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PERF Retirement

Qualifications

• High school education or two years of college required.
• Effective communication and instructional support skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Preschool Instructor in educating students.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff regarding student progress.
• Supervise students during various activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Instructional Support

Relationship Building

Education

High School Diploma

Two Years of College

Praxis Examination

Job description

Assistant, Community Pre-School (20 Hrs)

JobID: 5669

Position Type

PreSchool/Assistant-Community Preschool Instructor

Date Posted

3/10/2025

Location

White Oak Early Learning Center

Date Available

04/07/2025

Closing Date

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Primary Job Functions: To assist the Preschool Instructor in educating students.

Salary Lane: ASST-F - Hourly pay starting at $18.25.

Assigned Workday Calendar: 185 days (School Year Days)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:45pm - 4:45pm

Benefits: Part-time positions are eligible for supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for PERF Retirement. (Not eligible for medical and dental insurance.)

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: A high school education; successful completion of Praxis Examination or two years of college; or certified, licensed teacher (preferred).
• Possess Skills and Knowledge: Communicates effectively with students, staff, and parents. Has basic knowledge of how to instruct students.
• Experience: At least one year experience in early childhood programs (i.e. day care, community programs), or experience as an elementary classroom assistant, or post-high school work in education or related field.
• Other: Ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community.

Essential Functions

• Works every day that students attend.
• Assist teacher's instructional delivery.
• Assist students in small group learning situations.
• Assist the teacher with instructional related tasks.
• Communicate effectively with parents, Preschool Instructor, and Preschool Childcare and Activities Assistants regarding student participation in program.
• Assist in supervising students according to the schedule developed by the building Principal.
• Serve as the resource of information and help the substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the Preschool Instructor.
• Collaborate and plan with preschool staff.
• Maintain the high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participate in professional development, as assigned.
• Assist with supervision of students during recess, lunch or opening and dismissal activities as assigned by the Principal.
• Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students.
• Project a genuine care and concern for all students.
• Other instructional related tasks as assigned by the Preschool Instructor or Principal.
• Have the sole responsibility of teaching units of study.
• Be assigned exclusively to non-instructional duties.
• Exclusively replace the classroom teacher in the teacher's assigned supervision duties.
• Substitute for an absent teacher. If the Avon Seedlings Preschool Assistant is a licensed substitute teacher, he/she may substitute on an emergency basis and will be paid substitute pay.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.