Early Childhood PreK Prep Assistant

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a Pre K Kinder Prep Teacher Assistant to support the implementation of a high-quality early education program. The role involves nurturing environments, sign-in/out procedures, and assisting in daily classroom activities for young children and families.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, engaging in parent conferences, home visits, and maintaining safety and confidentiality across classrooms and field trips.

Qualifications

• Two-Year Associate Degree in Child Care/Education or 60 college hours with coursework in early childhood.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing and appropriate learning environment for children in the Early Education program.
• Implement a program that supports diverse abilities, ethnic heritage, culture, and language.
• Assist with daily sign-in/sign-out, classroom activities, and planning of learning activities.
• Support a process-oriented curriculum and communicate with families.
• Attend parent and staff meetings and trainings; participate in two home visits and two conferences per year.
• Maintain safety, supervision, and confidentiality; adapt to alternative hours or sites as needed.

Skills

Bi-lingual skills

Education

Two-Year Associate Degree in Child Care/Education

60 college hours with coursework in early childhood

Job description

Independence School District is seeking a Pre K Kinder Prep Teacher Assistant to support the implementation of a high-quality early education program. The role involves nurturing environments, sign-in/out procedures, and assisting in daily classroom activities for young children and families.

Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, engaging in parent conferences, home visits, and maintaining safety and confidentiality across classrooms and field trips.