Preschool Para Educator

Bitterroot Valley Education Cooperative; Montana; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitterroot Valley Education Cooperative in Montana is seeking individuals to support children with personal and educational needs. The role involves lifting children, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring their safety during bus rides and play.

Applicants should be compassionate, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and experienced in guiding children. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with teachers and students in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift children weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in assisting children with personal care.
• Skills in guiding children in activities.

Responsibilities

• Lift children for safety and personal care needs.
• Assist children during snack time and bathroom activities.
• Guide children in play and cleaning up.

Job description

• Lift children weighing up to 50 lbs. as required for safety, getting on and off bus and personal care needs.
• Help children play cooperatively and appropriately – facilitates play if necessary.
• Assist with snack time, and bathroom skills, washing, toileting, and dressing.
• Ride bus route as required ensuring safety harnesses and seatbelts are secured and children are monitored for safety when on bus and when entering and leaving bus.
• Assist at center time; lead one of the centers and assist students with cutting, painting and other activities when necessary.
• Guide children in activities, play and cleanup.
• Include children who are isolated from their peers or adults.
• Become knowledgeable about data collection and collect data as directed.
• Implement individual and classroom wide positive behavior support.
• Guide children in the playground and other special activities.
• Assist teacher in general housekeeping tasks.

• Lift children weighing up to 50 lbs. as required for safety, getting on and off bus and personal care needs.
• Help children play cooperatively and appropriately – facilitates play if necessary.
• Assist with snack time, and bathroom skills, washing, toileting, and dressing.
• Ride bus route as required ensuring safety harnesses and seatbelts are secured and children are monitored for safety when on bus and when entering and leaving bus.
• Assist at center time; lead one of the centers and assist students with cutting, painting and other activities when necessary.
• Guide children in activities, play and cleanup.
• Include children who are isolated from their peers or adults.
• Become knowledgeable about data collection and collect data as directed.
• Implement individual and classroom wide positive behavior support.
• Guide children in the playground and other special activities.
• Assist teacher in general housekeeping tasks.

Complete other duties as assigned by the teacher or Co-op Director.