Assistant, Community Pre-K (20 Hrs - 12:45-4:45) - 2 Openings

Assistant, Community Pre-K (20 Hrs

• 12:45-4:45) - 2 Openings JobID: 5184

Position Type:

PreSchool/Assistant-Community Preschool Instructor

Date Posted:

1/12/2024

Location:

White Oak Early Learning Center

Date Available:

01/16/2024

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Primary Job Functions: To assist the Preschool Instructor in educating students.

Minimum Qualifications and Credentials Required:

1.Educational Requirements: A high school education; successful completion of Praxis Examination or two years of college; or certified, licensed teacher (preferred).

2.Possess Skills and Knowledge: Communicates effectively with students, staff, and parents. Has basic knowledge of how to instruct students.

3.Experience: At least one year experience in early childhood programs (i.e. day care, community programs), or experience as an elementary classroom assistant, or post-high school work in education or related field.

4.Certification: Elementary/Preschool license preferred

5.Other: To maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community.

SALARY BENEFITS: Hourly pay starting at $17.94 and commensurate with school experience.

ASSIGNED WORK DAYS PER YEAR: 185 days (School Year Days) 20 Hrs a week

• 12:45pm

• 4:45pm

Benefits: Eligible for voluntary benefits only (Ineligible for health, dental, eye)

Leave Day Pay: Eligible

Holiday Pay: Not Eligible

Essential Functions:

1.Works every day that students attend.

2.Assist teacher's instructional delivery.

2.1 Assist student's in small group learning situations.

3.Assist the teacher with instructional related tasks.

4.Communicate effectively with parents, Preschool Instructor, and Preschool Childcare and Activities Assistants regarding student participation in program.

5.Assist in supervising students according to the schedule developed by the building Principal.

6.Serve as the resource of information and help the substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the Preschool Instructor.

7.Collaborate and plan with preschool staff.

8.Maintain the high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.

9.Participate in professional development, as assigned.

10. Assist with supervision of students during recess, lunch or opening and dismissal activities as assigned by the Principal.

11. Avon Seedlings Preschool Assistant may not

11.1 Have the sole responsibility of teaching units of study.

11.2 Be assigned exclusively to non-instructional duties.

11.3 Exclusively replace the classroom teacher in the teacher's assigned supervision duties.

11.4 Substitute for an absent teacher. If the Avon Seedlings Preschool Assistant is a licensed substitute teacher, he/she may substitute on an emergency basis and will be paid substitute pay.

12. Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students.

13. Project a genuine care and concern for all students.

14. Other instructional related tasks as assigned by the Preschool Instructor or Principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.

Ms. Kristin Williams

Director of Human Resources

7203 E. US Highway 36

Avon, IN 46123

(317) 544-6000