Education Assistant-Early Childhood (Pre-K)

Shelby County Schools; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools in Cordova, TN seeks an instructional assistant to support teachers and supervise students in a well-organized classroom environment. Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting with activities, and reinforcing lessons across sessions.

This role may involve coordinating special projects and supporting students with diverse needs. Qualified candidates have an associate degree or 2 years of college (or ParaPro), CPR/First Aid certification, and CDA within two

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must be able to obtain the Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) within two (2) years of the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials and classrooms for activities.
• Supervise and assist students in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide other assistance as requested; may coordinate special projects and programs.
• Provide assistance to special needs students as assigned.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Communication with students

Education

Associate degree or 2 years college

Job description

Purpose and Scope

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Performs specialized work by assisting school teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested; incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures for classroom support for Early Childhood Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. Must be able to obtain the Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) within two (2) years of the time of hire.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree = 6 years plus required years of experience.