Classroom Assistant Part-time

Child Development Services; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Development Services seeks an Educational Assistant to support classroom teachers by reinforcing lessons and materials to help students learn. You will assist with activities, monitor student progress, and help create organized communication folders for families.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; experience as a teacher’s assistant is preferred. Proficiency with Google Suite and strong communication, organization, and teamwork are valued as you help supervise students during

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.
• Ability to relate to children and reinforce lessons taught in class.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the teacher in classroom instruction and management.
• Assists the teacher with classroom activities and lessons.
• Works with individual students who require additional or modified instruction.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with students and parents.
• Prepares communication folders to be sent home with students.
• Monitors students when the teacher is out of the classroom.
• Escorts students to other areas of the school; monitors behavior during recess and snacks.
• Assists with student drop-off and pickup.
• Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains attendance records and parent communication in BrightWheel.
• Will assist on the bus with student pick-up and drop-off.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.

Skills

Child development basics

Relate to children

Lesson reinforcement

Organizational skills

Collaboration with teacher

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

The Educational Assistant will assist classroom teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:

Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.

Previous experience as a teacher’s assistant is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development.

Ability to relate to children and reinforce lessons taught in class.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to collaborate with the classroom teacher.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

Proficient with Google Suite or related software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides support to the teacher in classroom instruction and management.

Assists the teacher with classroom activities and lessons.

Works with individual students who require additional or modified instruction.

Builds and maintains positive relationships with students and parents.

Prepares communication folders to be sent home with students.

Monitors students when the teacher is out of the classroom.

Escorts students to other areas of the school such as the bathroom, playground, gym, or other classrooms; monitors behavior during recess and snacks.

Assists with student drop-off and pickup..

Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.

Maintains attendance records and parent communication in BrightWheel.

Will assist on the bus with student pick-up and drop-off.

Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching,

and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 35% walking,

35% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in a generally hazard free environment.

Pre-employment drug testing is required for all CDSFC positions. The Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Safety Policy is available from the Human Resources office.

Child Development Services | 100 Push Root Court, Lander, WY, USA | 307-332-5508