Flexible 4-Hour Preschool Aide | Nurture & Learn

Weber Elementary; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber Elementary in Iowa City, IA, is seeking a Preschool Paraeducator to support students in individual, small-group, and classroom settings under supervision. You will collaborate with the preschool team to enhance learning and school operations.

The role requires CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it, experience with children preferred, and ability to work with teachers, staff, and families. 175 contract days; part-time hours; hourly pay around $17.05.

Qualifications

• Certification in CPR and First Aid for infant, child, and adult, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Previous experience working with children preferred but not required.
• Initiative to be a self-starter.
• Ability to work well with classroom teachers, support staff, administrators, AEA, and parents of students as part of an educational team.
• Ability to be flexible in assignments.
• Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise.
• Ability to use office equipment.
• May require physical activity including standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 40 lbs), sitting on the floor, and swift movements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and nurturing educational environment for preschool aged students with instruction, classroom management, behavior support, and daily routines to promote the development of learners.
• Assist in providing a positive, healthy environment of appropriate early childhood experiences for each child.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
• Respects confidentiality of student records.
• Supervise students during recess, bus times, and lunch times by monitoring behavior and safety of activities.
• Assist with basic student health concerns and general medicine distribution.
• Use positive behavior strategies under the direction of the teacher and/or specialist.
• Conform to expectations within the negotiated agreement for Paraeducators.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Experience with children

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Flexible

Good judgment

Office equipment

Physical ability

Job description

Weber Elementary in Iowa City, IA, is seeking a Preschool Paraeducator to support students in individual, small-group, and classroom settings under supervision. You will collaborate with the preschool team to enhance learning and school operations.

The role requires CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it, experience with children preferred, and ability to work with teachers, staff, and families. 175 contract days; part-time hours; hourly pay around $17.05.