Floating Teacher Assistant Position (#915) Early Childhood Complex

Rapid City Area Schools; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

USD 489 in Ellis County, Kansas, is seeking a part-time Floating Teacher Assistant for the Early Childhood Complex. The role supports a teacher, assists with curriculum, and helps maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities include supervising children, assisting with lesson plans, coordinating with families, and participating in center activities. A high school diploma or GED is required; experience with young children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass TB test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Engages and supports children to enhance life skills.
• Assists in implementing the current education curriculum.
• Provides a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Maintains an open communication system with staff, families and volunteers.
• Provides and promotes child safety on the bus.
• Promotes and respects the Code of Ethical Conduct as set forth by NAEYC.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Flexibility

Team player

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience with young children preferred

Job description

Floating Teacher Assistant Position (#915) Early Childhood Complex

Location: Early Childhood Complex

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Type: ECC

Deadline: Until Filled

Position Information

About USD 489

General Function: To assist teacher in working with children and share responsibilities to ensure a well-managed classroom. Utilized as a sub in the classroom.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Engages and supports children to enhance life skills.

• Establishes and maintains rapport with families which is open, honest and caring.
• Models skills that promote healthy environments for children.

2. Assists in implementing the current education curriculum.

• Supports children’s learning in every area of the classroom and outdoors.
• Participates in team teaching possibilities.
• Works with individual children, implementing lesson plans.

3. Provides a safe and healthy learning environment.

• Follows staffing pattern as assigned by teacher to ensure children’s safety.
• Assists teacher in providing positive guidance to children.
• Promotes preventative wellness.

4. Maintains an open communication system.

• As requested participates in Center Team Meetings.
• Practices open communication with staff, families, and volunteers.
• Participates in school wide activities as requested.

5. Provides and promotes child safety on the bus.

• Requires and assists children in the use of seat belts on the bus.
• Provides positive guidance to children on the bus.
• Follows procedures related to any discipline or safety related concerns
• Interacts positively with children to facilitate appropriate behavior and learning.

6. Promotes and respects the Code of Ethical Conduct as set forth by NAEYC.

• Maintains a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Insures confidentiality
• Adheres to a mandatory reporting policy for child abuse and neglect.

7. Completes all other duties as assigned.

Scope of position:

Reports to the assigned staff member. Receives moderate supervision from teacher and central office staff. Supervises children and volunteers. Position requires decisions regarding duties and responsibilities. Moderate decisions need to be made related to children and families. Assumes supervision of the classroom during the absence of the teacher. Ongoing staff development is an integral part of the position. Knowledge, skills, and technical ability: Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Prefer candidates with experience working with young children.

Willing to certify:

• CPR
• First Aid
• Child Development Associates Credential (CDA)

Must pass prior to starting position:

• TB Skin Test
• Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check

Physical Exam Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of 10-25 lbs.
• Occasional lifting & moving of 50 lbs.
• Bending, squatting, and kneeling occur frequently on a daily basis
• Fine manipulation occurs frequently

Requires:

• Good communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills working with children, volunteers, families and community members.
• Ability to make good decisions.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Willingness to work as a team player.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.

Working conditions:

• Works approximately 98% of the time in the classroom. Conditions include a fast-paced schedule. About 2% of the time is spent in training. Must be able to lift, move and handle up to 50 pounds. Position requires much physical activity interacting with children.

Compensation:

Based on the USD 489 Paraprofessional Salary Schedule and benefit package. Compensation will be provided for non-district days worked.

Starting at $15.04/hr

Term of Employment:

• At will.
• Regular attendance is required of all employees subject to allowed leave in accordance with district policy.

Evaluation:

• Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with USD 489 Board of Education policy

Position Contact:

Dawn Bush, Building Director
785-623-2430
[e-mail]

USD 489, Ellis County, Kansas, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 323 W. 12th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, [phone].