Teaching Assistant (Little Lions Preschool)

Pima County JTED #11; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 21,283 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Pima County JTED #11 in Mountain View, California, seeks an individual to assist preschool teachers in implementing instructional activities. The position is full-time for 10 months with a salary range of $15.45 - $16.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience with preschool or school-age children. Responsibilities include planning activities and supervising high school students, while maintaining compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year experience working with preschool or school age children.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Cares for preschool children at the Little Lions Preschool.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities.
• Provides direct instruction to preschool children.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to operate basic office software

Problem solving skills

Methods and strategies used with preschool children

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Term of Employment

Full time/10 months with benefits

Salary Range

$15.45 - $16.00/hour DOE

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Assists the preschool teacher with implementation of developmentally appropriate instructional activities, supervises high school students working with the children and completing various job related tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Cares for preschool children at the Little Lions Preschool located at Mountain View High School
• Participates in planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children while incorporating Arizona Early Learning Standards
• Provides direct instruction and assistance to preschool children by implementing lesson plans
• Provides information to parents regarding classroom procedures, activities and behavior
• Follows and completes established procedures and assigned duties
• Provides direction supervision for the implementation and evaluation of high school students working with children
• Maintains compliance with DHS and Quality First regulations
• Completes annual training requirements and participates in professional development opportunities
• Assists with checking students into and out of the facility, checking for identification and parent permissions
• Maintains confidential files of enrolled children, tuition files and other clerical duties
• Provides for the physical comfort and safety of the preschool children
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be at least 18 years old

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher preferred or;

At least 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related field or; passing score on a skills assessment

One year experience working with preschool children or school age children in a formal setting

Ability to operate basic office software

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a limited basis

Ability to perform basic accounting duties

Methods, techniques and strategies used with preschool children

Valid First Aid/CPR certification

Proof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957

Negative TB skin test within the last year, Tetanus with Pertussis, Hepatitis B series

Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain one

Valid Arizona Driver's License

Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to complete tasks from written and oral instructions

Ability to work with students in the appropriate grade levels (preschool and high school students)

Ability to work collaboratively with staff members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Pima County JTED #11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, language of origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. Unless expressly superseded by controlling federal or state statutes, regulations or court decisions, this policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Joint Board does business.