Castle Park - Instructional Assistant TK - #588

Chula Vista Elementary School District; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Chula Vista Elementary School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten classrooms in Chula Vista, CA. The role requires assisting teachers with developmentally appropriate activities, preparing materials, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include supervising outdoor play, helping with record keeping, and supporting children's physical, personal, and emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year experience working with young children.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college coursework preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher by presenting developmentally appropriate activities to individuals or small groups.
• Assists in preparation and distribution of instructional materials.
• Maintains classroom equipment and a safe, positive learning environment.
• Supervises outdoor play and staff-led activities.
• Assists in record keeping and assessment activities.
• Performs housekeeping duties related to classroom activities and meals.
• Accompanies children on educational field trips and supports their needs.
• Supervises meals, snacks, rest periods, and related activities.
• Provides bathroom support in the general education classroom.
• Demonstrates stamina to move and engage in daily classroom and playground activities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college coursework in child-care

6 units in Child Development

Job description

Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, performs duties of above average difficulty assisting in the operation of a Preschool or Transitional Kindergarten. May perform a variety of classroom support and clerical duties; and may provide services to students in a language other than English.

Requirements / Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists the teacher by presenting developmentally appropriate activities (e.g., literacy, language, science, music, and art) to individual or small groups of children for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.


• Assists in preparation and distribution of instructional materials to be used by students.


• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and providing for a safe and positive learning environment.


• Supervises outdoor activities, such as wheel toys, sand box, water play, or climbing structure and participates in staff-directed games and activities.


• Assists the teacher in record keeping activities and assessment.


• Performs housekeeping duties related to activities such as art projects, cooking experiences, student meals, and as otherwise required.


• Accompanies children on educational field trips, and provides a supportive role to the children’s physical, personal, and emotional needs.


• Supervises student meals & snacks, rest periods, and other activities as required.


• Bathroom support in the general education classroom.


• Sufficient stamina and agility to stand, walk, run, sit, squat, bend, crawl, climb, twist, and reach on a daily basis to perform various activities in the classroom and playground area.


• Sufficient strength to lift, move, and/or carry a preschool-aged child up to 40 lbs. and various items in the classroom up to 25 lbs.; hearing sufficient to understand and engage in normal conversations; sufficient visual acuity to read text in a wide variety of typed/written formats and monitor student activities; clarity of speech sufficient to explain instructional concepts to children and discuss them with adults; mobility sufficient to visit other locations throughout the campus.


• Minimum one year experience working with young children.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with adults and children; perform a variety of above-average, complex tasks; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; prepare reports as required; use good grammar.


• Knowledge of correct language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. State law requires that all personnel working in an instructional setting must demonstrate high school proficiency in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. Applicants must pass a proficiency examination before they can be considered for a position as an Instructional Assistant.


• Education requirement of graduation from high school or equivalent, preferably supplemented by two years college course work in child-care specialization or equivalent. Must have completed 6 units in Child Development or be willing to complete within one year of hire.


• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.