ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide assistance in teaching and student supervision in preschool classroom.
• Complete instruction and other duties as asigned by lead teacher.
• Work with students in developmentally appropriate manner
• Help with classroom arrangement, materials preparation, and procedural requirements.
• Help with student instruction and assistance with personal care needs.
• Assist in compliance at classroom level with record keeping for attendance records,
• child care licensing and minimum standards compliance and early childhood environment rating scales compliance.
• Assist in daily communication with parents and with parent programs.
• Complete job documentation required by salary funding source.
• Demonstrate strong moral and ethical judgment.
• Complete annual professional development as required by district, state, and preschool program.
• Follow all Russellville School District policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must have a minimum of 60 college hours or passing score on the paraprofessional exam. Original college transcipt is required as proof of college hours.
• Child Development Associate Credential is preferred.
• Successful experience in a quality accredited preschool program preferred.
• Able to demonstrate compency in developmentally appropriate early childhood instruction through maintenance of CDA credential.
• Demonstrate professional language and appearance.
• Able to perform the phusical requirements of the job which includes: Ability to lift 30-50 pounds, Ability to sit in the floor or in small chairs,Ability to actively supervise outdoor gross motor activities, Ability to maintain CPR and First Aid credentials.