Preschool Support Specialist

Queen Creek Unified School District; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Preschool to support classroom teachers and help preschool students meet learning goals. The role involves working with individuals or small groups, reinforcing lessons and managing routine activities under supervision.

The position is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, for 188 school days. It is classified as hourly, non-exempt, with benefits per district policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certification and keep certifications current.
• Must be able to bend and lift 30 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Six months of child care experience if working with enrolled children five years old and younger.
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning objectives.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work set up by the classroom teacher.
• Check class work, grade papers and supervise testing as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior at all times.
• Assist with lunch, snack, recess and cleanup routines.
• Support student transportation to and from the bus.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Background clearance

First Aid/CPR certification (willing to obtain)

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Preschool to support classroom teachers and help preschool students meet learning goals. The role involves working with individuals or small groups, reinforcing lessons and managing routine activities under supervision.

The position is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, for 188 school days. It is classified as hourly, non-exempt, with benefits per district policy.