Education Assistant-Early Childhood (Pre-K)

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks a classroom support specialist to assist teachers, prepare instructional materials, and supervise students to keep a well-organized environment. You may support special needs students and coordinate projects as assigned.

Requirements include an Associate degree or two years of college, a ParaPro test score, and CPR/First Aid certification; CDA certification within two years of hire is also expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college (min 48 semester hours) or ParaPro score.
• Must possess or obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must obtain CDA certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructing and supervising student activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classrooms for activities.
• Supervise and assist children in classroom and other areas.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide requested assistance.
• Coordinate special projects or programs as assigned.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Instructional support

Prepare materials

Student assistance

Education

Associate's degree

Two years college (min 48 semester hours)

ParaPro Certification

CPR and First Aid certification

CDA certification within 2 years

Job description

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.

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.