Preschool Supervisor & Classroom Support (Part-Time)

Kirkwood Elementary; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirkwood Elementary in Coralville, IA is hiring a Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator for 3 hours per day. The position provides support to preschool students under the supervision of the building administrator and teachers, assisting with small-group instruction and daily activities.

Qualified applicants have an AA/BA degree or para certification; post-secondary coursework in education is a plus, and prior child experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• AA Degree or BA degree, or Para certification.
• Experience working with children preferred but not required.
• Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required.
• Initiative to be a self-starter.
• Intuitive to the needs of the student.
• Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA and parents.
• Ability to be flexible in assignments given.
• Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise.
• Ability to use office equipment.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess by monitoring safety and notifying teachers or administrators of potential problems.
• Supervise students during lunch with seating, behavior and dismissal and assist lunch staff with distribution of food.
• Assist with basic student health concerns and general medicine distribution.
• Assist classroom teachers in preparing materials for instruction.
• Respect confidentiality of student records.
• Conform to expectations within the negotiated agreement for Paraeducators
• Assist in providing a positive, healthy environment of appropriate early childhood experiences for each child.
• Supervise and assist the preschool class during outdoor time, preschool bus times
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Judgement under pressure

Office equipment

Education

AA Degree or BA degree or Para certification

Post-secondary coursework in education

Job description

Kirkwood Elementary in Coralville, IA is hiring a Preschool Supervisory Paraeducator for 3 hours per day. The position provides support to preschool students under the supervision of the building administrator and teachers, assisting with small-group instruction and daily activities.

Qualified applicants have an AA/BA degree or para certification; post-secondary coursework in education is a plus, and prior child experience is preferred.