Early Learning Classroom Support

Manhattan-Ogden USD383; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision and dental insurance

Health insurance for 30+/week

Retirement plan options

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Group life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Leave benefits

Job summary

Manhattan-Ogden USD383 is seeking an Early Learning Classroom Support to help maintain high-quality learning environments and appropriate student-teacher ratios when staff are absent. The role offers a flexible schedule and opportunities across the regular school year, with potential summer employment.

This position supports educators by engaging with students, assisting with activities, and supervising meals and rest times in a safe, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse classrooms is preferred.
• Ability to follow educator-designed activities and adapt as needed.
• Strong commitment to student safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by the educator.
• Responsible for meal preparation and supervises rest time.
• Engage with students during indoor/outdoor play with precautions for student safety.
• Guide classroom behavior in an age-appropriate way.
• Support the needs of students during small groups or individual instruction.
• Respond appropriately to the cultural, economic, and linguistic differences between students.
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of all students, parents, and staff members.
• Other duties as assigned by educator.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Skills

Patience

Communication

Classroom management

Safety awareness

Job description

Average workday= 7.5 hours.

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Job Title

Early Learning Classroom Support

Job Brief

• To ensure high quality learning and student/teacher ratios are maintained when regular early learning support staff are absent. We strive to work as a team to help students meet their full potential through the implementation of dynamic educational programs. This is an ideal opportunity for retirees, veterans, students, and people needing a flexible schedule.

Location

Early Learning Centers.

Hours Per Day

• Times may vary depending on the building assignment.
• Flexible hours depending on availability.
• Average workday= 7.5 hours.

Days Per Year

• Positions available during the regular school year.
• Options for summer employment.

Benefits

• Vision and dental insurance are available for employees working 17.5hours/week.
• Health is available for employees working at least 30+/week with a value of district contributions of $7,788 per year.
• Retirement Plan options available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week.
• Short-term disability available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, and Stroke Insurance.
• Paid sick and personal leave.

Reports To

Teacher/Principal

Performance Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

Job Duties

• Assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by the educator.
• Responsible for meal preparation and supervises rest time.
• Engage with students during indoor/outdoor play with precautions for student safety.
• Guide classroom behavior in an age-appropriate way.
• Support the needs of students during small groups or individual instruction.
• Respond appropriately to the cultural, economic, and linguistic differences between students.
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of all students, parents, and staff members.
• Other duties as assigned by educator.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About Us

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12.
• We have 1,800 employees.

As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families and staff.

The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district.

Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individuals race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or age.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.