About this role
Knowledge/Abilities Required:
• Ability to understand appropriate behaviors of typical and atypical preschoolers • Ability to serve as a role model for students and their families both appearance and attendance • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents/guardians • Ability to facilitate early literacy learning and oral language development • Ability to encourage problem solving and creative expression in young children • Ability to perform tasks without direct supervision • Ability to work in harmony with other staff members • Ability to successfully complete bus driver training and obtain a CDL Responsibilities:
• Assist the teacher with planning and organizing educational activities for students • Help develop procedures for the classroom and support those procedures • Assist in the preparation of teaching materials • Support the goals and objectives of the program with your active participation • Assist in the implementation of the program of instruction planned for the students • Share information about student progress with the teacher and other support staff • Assist in monitoring classroom behavior while following classroom guidelines and the Crisis Management Procedures • Carry out assigned duties in a prompt, responsible, and courteous manner • Work to ensure a safe and healthful environment for students • Work to create a secure and nurturing emotional climate for students and staff • Share in the responsibility for keeping the classroom neat and clean • Actively engage with students in work centers and at group times • Actively engage with students during meals, outside playtime, and transitions • Facilitate//help students with health and hygiene routines • Accompany the teacher on home visits to students' homes • Facilitate communication and work to build rapport with students' family members • Help with preparation and facilitation of Family/Child Activity Times • Understand and respect students' and families' confidentiality • Obtain a CDL and drive a school bus if called upon to do so • Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.