Preschool Teacher Assistant - "TK Assistant" at Coronado Unified School District Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/24/2024 Contact Human Resources human.resources@coronadousd.net Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $16.12 - $21.95 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 5, placement on the Classified Salary Schedule Length of Work Year 185 Days Employment Type Part Time Location Silver Strand Elementary School Anticipated Start Date 8/19/2024 Job Description / Essential Elements:Crown P... more details
Preschool Teacher Assistant - "TK Assistant" at Coronado Unified School District
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/24/2024
Contact
Human Resources
human.resources@coronadousd.net
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$16.12 -
$21.95
Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 5, placement on the Classified Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
185 Days
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Silver Strand Elementary School
Anticipated Start Date
8/19/2024
Job Description / Essential Elements:Print
Crown Pre-School Teacher’s Assistant
BASIC FUNCTION
The Crown Pre-School Assistant performs paraprofessional instructional activities as directed by a certificated employee and under the supervision of the site administrator and Director of Pre-School and Child Care; performs clerical and supportive tasks for teachers and students to relieve an instructional staff member of routine office tasks related to the instructional assignment; provides intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas; assists in classroom operations; instructs students individually and in small groups; performs clerical duties; and completes related work as assigned.
Job Location: Crown Pre-School: Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) – Village Elementary
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (E)
Manage and implement the daily instructional activities, including a written activity plan;
Maintain student, school and family records and program documentation;
Maintain a safe and effective preschool environment
Assist the Preschool Teacher to administer pre and post student assessments/observations & maintain documentation on student progress, health and nutrition;
Instruct and monitor children in the classroom and playground in the use and care of equipment and materials in order to prevent injuries, maintain safety, and avoid damage;
Attend staff and parent meetings;
Assist the teacher in supervising preschool children engaged in academic work;
Assist teacher in preparing classroom for students;
Prepare instructional materials for activity periods;
Assist with meals served to children;
Escort children to and from bus;
Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures, report progress regarding student performance and behavior;
Participate in in-service training programs;
Perform other duties as assigned;
Participate in staff development research based quality program activities and enforce administration policies and procedures governing children carrying out CUSD vision, mission and educational standards.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
SKILLS
Ability to organize information;
Flexibility in working with others in a variety of circumstances;
Problem solving to identify and solve issues;
Ability to interact with and care for the physical needs of preschool children and maintain a hygienic classroom environment;
Physical ability to stoop, kneel and sit on the floor for extended periods of time;
Ability to travel to school, home and training sites as job may require;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, follow oral and written instructions;
Attend meetings and in-service training activities;
Maintain accurate records in accordance with CDD state, county and federal regulations;
Maintain cooperative working relationships with preschool students, parents program staff and supervisors;
Ability to:
Understand and apply rules and regulations
Inspire confidence in children;
Adapt to children’s needs;
Knowledge of basic methods used in the handling of preschool children;
Interest in continued professional growth;
Speak, understand, read and write both in English and Spanish (desirable).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods;
Utilize resources from other departments to perform the job's functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and passage of NCLB paraprofessional Test as administered by the District or hold an AA Degree;
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;.
Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities;
Be able to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with others;
Be courteous, neat and clean at all times;
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
Six (6) units early childhood education (ECE);
Applicants must have general knowledge of regulations and guidelines affecting preschool programs.
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Current CPR and First Aid card;
Current California Driver’s License;
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desirable;
Verification of eligibility through official transcripts and documentation;
Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling for extended periods of time;
Significant fine finger dexterity;
Generally requires 30% sitting, 40% walking, and 30% standing;
Requires the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds;
Position requires the ability to hear and speak within normal ranges;
Ability to see to monitor students;
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching;
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer keyboard;
To be dependable, industrious, and in good physical condition.
WORK YEAR
Instructional Year
SALARY
Placement on the Classified Salary Schedule, Range 4
Requirements / Qualifications
Transition Kindergarten Assistant
28.8 hours a week - .72 FTE
ITEMS TO SUBMIT:
Electronic Application
Letter of Interest
Resume
Six Units of Early Childhood Ed. Required (must provide transcripts)
Child Development Permit
Two Recent Letters of Recommendation
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