Education Assistant-Early Childhood (Pre-K)

Shelby County Schools; Raines (TN); In loco; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Shelby County Schools is seeking a classroom support professional to assist teachers with instructional activities, prepare materials, and help supervise students in the classroom and other areas. This role emphasizes reinforcing lessons, assisting with special projects, and supporting special needs students as needed.

The position requires an Associate's degree or 48 college hours, or eligible ParaPro score, plus CPR/First Aid certification.

Competenze

• Requires Associate's degree or 48 college hours or ParaPro score.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• Must obtain the Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) within two years.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Experience with children in education

Classroom assistance

Formazione

Associate's degree or 48 college hours

CPR and First Aid cert (or ability to obtain)

CDA within 2 years

Descrizione del lavoro

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.