Education Assistant-Early Childhood (Pre-K)

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools seeks a paraeducator to assist teachers in instructing and supervising students, helping prepare instructional materials, and maintaining a well-organized classroom environment for the Early Childhood Program.

The position involves supervising children, reinforcing lessons, and supporting special projects or programs as needed; education requirements include an Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours, ParaPro, CPR/First Aid, and CDA within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of college (48 sem hours) or passing ParaPro assessment.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification or obtain it.
• Must obtain CDA within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Student supervision

Instructional materials prep

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years college (48 sem hours)

ParaPro Assessment Test

CPR and First Aid certification

Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) within 2 years of hire

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.

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.