Pre-K Instructional Support Specialist

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Support Assistant to work with Pre-Kindergarten instructors in planning, coordinating, and delivering activities that promote social, physical, and intellectual growth for Kindergarten readiness. The role requires sixty college hours with a 2.5 GPA, a Missouri substitute certificate, and ParaPro certification or proof thereof.

Candidates should have experience with young children and families, and be willing to work in an urban school

Qualifications

• 60 college hours with a 2.5 GPA; 24 hours in early childhood, youth development or child/family courses; transcript or proof of Para Pro certification.
• Missouri state substitute teacher certification issued by DESE.
• Skills in working with young children and their families.
• Desire to work with Pre-Kindergarten children.
• Familiarity with urban school districts.
• Ability to pass Family Care Safety Registry background check.
• Hold or obtain MODHSS Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff (including TB test).

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors with data entry, attendance, health and meals documentation.
• Prepare, organize, cleanup and sanitize classroom materials per licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Assist instructors in team teaching, planning and scheduling daily activities.
• Monitor and reinforce appropriate student behavior throughout the Pre-K day.
• Collaborate with peers, parents and classroom volunteers.
• Attend professional development sessions as required.

Skills

Data entry

Young children

Family engagement

Education

60 college hours

ParaPro certification

Missouri substitute certification (DESE)

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Support Assistant to work with Pre-Kindergarten instructors in planning, coordinating, and delivering activities that promote social, physical, and intellectual growth for Kindergarten readiness. The role requires sixty college hours with a 2.5 GPA, a Missouri substitute certificate, and ParaPro certification or proof thereof.

Candidates should have experience with young children and families, and be willing to work in an urban school