Education Assistant-Early Childhood (Pre-K)

schoolsupportapply-scsk12; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

schoolsupportapply-scsk12 seeks an elementary/early childhood classroom assistant to support teachers, prepare instructional materials, and supervise students across classrooms. The role reinforces lessons and offers extra help as needed to ensure a well-organized learning environment.

The position may involve assisting students with special needs or coordinating special projects under supervision. Candidates should have college credits or an associated degree, with CPR/First Aid readiness and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years of college or ParaPro exam; preferred with early childhood experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtainable.
• Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and setting up activities.
• Supervise and assist students in the classroom and other areas of the school.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide additional support as requested.
• Coordinate special projects or support for special needs students if assigned.

Education

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

ParaPro Assessment Test passing score

CPR and First Aid certification

CDA within 2 years

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.