Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Assistant (Bilingual)

• SECTION PARAPROFESSIONALTITLE: PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or substitute certificate
• P-3 Certification preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Must demonstrate experience and interest in working with young children, parents, and volunteers
• Must demonstrate a strong knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development including working with parents
• Must demonstrate success in working as a member of a team
• Must have effective and strong communication skills (orally and written)
• Must demonstrate the ability to work well with young children
• Must be willing to work flexible

Hours

• in order to meet the needs of the program
• Reports to: Supervisor of Early Childhood
• Job Goal: Responsible for assisting the Classroom Teacher in developing and implementing a program of activities that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and academic development of each child
• The duties and

Responsibilities

• will be carried out under the direction of the Classroom Teacher.Performance

Responsibilities

• 1
• Assist Classroom Teacher in maintaining records on each child's progress and development2
• Responsible for assisting the teacher with the full implementation of Bound Brook School District's performance standards, policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood development preschool program (4 years-5 years of age) including developmentally appropriate practices for a preschool program3
• Participate in team meetings, center activities, and staff development during work

Hours

• 4
• Assist Classroom Teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing written plans to promote each child's growth and development5
• Maintain a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children6
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self- esteem and self discipline7
• Assist Classroom Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the program's curriculum8
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth9
• Establish a positive relationship with each child's family and share information about the child's day at the preschool10
• Assist the teacher in conducting staff/parent conferences.11
• Perform other duties as required or assigned
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent
• Physical Capabilities:
• Work is primarily performed in a classroom environment
• Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity
• Work may also be performed at community sites for field trips.
• Incumbent must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Stand up to 95% of the day
• Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children
• Must be able to sustain a high level of energy
• Bend to perform various tasks numerous times throughout the day
• Stoop, sit on the floor
• Have the ability to move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations
• Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time
• Both indoor and outdoor environment are typically found in a Pre-School classroom
• Depending upon activities and season, may be required to be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities.
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well being
• Must be able to excel in an ambiguous and continuously changing environment
• Incumbent will need to be flexible and be able to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations
• Incumbent will be faced with a variety of issues on a daily basis and will be engaged in multiple tasks and must respond quickly and appropriately to frequently changing needs of children
• Terms of Employment: Full Time - 10 Months

Salary

• Following the established BBEA

Salary

• Guide ranging from $26.75 per hour to $30.73 per hour

Benefits

• Full time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental

Benefits

• Sick, Personal, Serious Family Illness and Bereavement Days are included.**Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer**