PreK Instructional Assistant
Position Type:
Early Childhood Education
Location:
Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others may be assigned.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Prior Childcare experience preferred
CPR/First Aid certified - or willingness to obtain (must renew yearly)
Knowledge of Paths to Quality, NAEYC, and Indiana licensing standards preferred
Professional dress and appearance are a must
Must be competent in language arts and math
Ability to interact professionally with adults and children with a positive attitude
Maintain confidentiality on job-related tasks
Performance Responsibilities: Others may be assigned.
Assist teachers in the smooth operation of the classroom in a calm and safe manner
Maintain a clean and safe classroom
Work individually and in small groups with students as assigned by the classroom teacher
Assist in teaching personal, social and emotional skills in a nurturing environment
Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing
Assist classroom teachers to ensure the classroom meets all Paths to Quality, NAEYC, and Indiana State licensing standards. Classrooms must be in compliance at all times
Assist in ensuring a smooth transition from one activity to the next
Serve all meals in a family-style manner; participate and actively engage with children during this time
Strictly adhere to Safe Sleep guidelines for Child Care Centers
Monitor student’s progress and communicate regularly with classroom teachers
Administer record-keeping on all children; including but not limited to daily records, monthly observations, and bi-annual progress reports
Use curriculum effectively and follow lesson plans based on each child’s ability and developmental level
Maintain rapport with parents
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to write, type, unlatch, unclasp, twist lids, ensure safe feeding temperatures, etc.
The employee is regularly required to react and act quickly to ensure the safety and overall well-being of all children.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.