Child Development Associate Aide I

Welcome to Live Oak School District! Our mission is to empower, inspire and ensure equitable opportunities for every student to thrive.

We teach and nurture the whole child in an academically rigorous, collaborative and innovative environment. The Live Oak School District was established in 1872 and currently serves approximately 1,700 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, one K-8 independent charter school, and one alternative school. The student population is 50% Hispanic, 31% White, 19% Other, 30% English learner, and 60% Socioeconomically disadvantaged.

SUMMARY Works in a classroom setting supporting Site Supervisors by providing instructional assistance to individual and/or small and large groups of students in Preschool or TK-5 the grade. Provides clerical and other classroom support services to Site Supervisors.

Child Development Associates must comply with State competency, Basic Skills Testing to qualify for the position. NATURE AND SCOPE Works under the general supervision of the Site Supervisor. May be required to work independently by supervising the classroom and students.

Have a broad range of general level skills and knowledge in order to provide basic instruction, clerical services, and use classroom management techniques in small and large groups. Work is performed in a classroom and/or small and large group environments where there is moderate exposure to communicable diseases and hygiene needs of children. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an entry-level Child Development Aide/Associate Position, working with individual or small and large groups of the regular education student population.

Advancement to Child Development Associate Aide II requires 6 accredited semester units in early childhood education(ECE) or an A.A., BA Degree or its equivalent of 60 accredited semester units. ESSENTIAL TYPES OF DUTIES (Examples) -Child Development Aide/Associate I may assist the Site Supervisor with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises. Conducts lessons and other classroom activities.

Prepares and presents learning materials to students and assists with various classroom projects. Cleans up after classroom projects.

• Follows a daily preschool or after school schedule that includes working with individual or small and large groups of students that includes essential program components of nutrition, homework support, enrichment lessons and daily physical activity.

• Observes and manages behavior of students according to approved procedures. Reports progress reg

Resume Letters of recommendation preferred