Need 24, Early Learning Center, Preschool Promise EA in Cottage Grove, OR
Job title: 24, Early Learning Center, Preschool Promise EA
Company: South Lane School District
Job description: Preschool Promise Education Assistant
Early Learning Center
7 hours per day
183 days per year
2023-24
JOB SUMMARY
Assists teaching staff by performing instructional tasks with students in small groups and one-on-one settings, record keeping, and supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Follows and maintains knowledge of applicable District policy(ies) and procedures.
- Assists students, individually or in groups, with lessons, assignments (reading, math and writing groups), and behavior.
- Tests and evaluates students' abilities in math, writing, and reading and progress as directed by teacher.
- Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and taking attendance.
- Monitors and assists students as needed in the classroom, at recess, at lunch, and before/after school.
- Assists the teacher in developing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.).
- Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the building administrator.
- Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
- Assists teachers or administrators, when directed, in communicating with parents/guardians and completing paperwork.
- Maintains safe environment for students at all times.
- Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.
- Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
- Attends work regularly and is punctual.
- Assists with general office and cleaning duties when necessary.
- Performs minor first aid in compliance with District policy(ies) and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Assists on school field trips.
- Files documents and records.
- Attends in-service trainings.
- Attends staff meetings if required.
- Cares for the developmental needs of children under the age of 5, including diapering and toileting when necessary.
- Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent (72 quarter hours) from a college or technical school, or must be able to pass the district's assessment demonstrating knowledge of, and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and math. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with children strongly preferred.
- Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students
- Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
- General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail and internet. Experience with database software, educational software and online programs, spreadsheets, and word processing software is preferred.
- Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, administrators and parents. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions.
- Certificates as determined by the District including meeting current No Child Left Behind certification requirements. Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card.