Instructional Assistant: Preschool

Under the direction of the Director, assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school *Must have six units of college-level course work in early childhood education

• One year experience working in a school or child care program

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school *Must have six units of college-level course work in early childhood education

• One year experience working in a school or child care program

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency.

Comments and Other Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard classroom equipment.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Lifting and carrying children as assigned by the position.