Preschool Teaching Assistant, Signing Bonus Job at Grand Isle Supervisory Union

Grand Isle Supervisory Union Alburgh, VT 05440

POSITION OBJECTIVE(S); To assist the preschool teacher in the education of students including direct instruction to students, classroom and field work, set-up and organization, interaction and communication with students, special education staff, parents/guardians, internal and external specialist and building principal, management of student behavior, and record keeping.STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS: All students enrolled in the local school districts preschool. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Planning and Preparation: Assists with the preparation and setup of the preschool environment and educational material.Assist with daily facility maintenance tasks related to the program; organize and maintain supplies, computers and equipment used in the program.Discussed assigned duties with preschool teacher in order to coordinate instructional planning.Instructional & Classroom Support: Under the direction of the preschool teacher assist in planning the daily operations of the classroom.Provides instruction to students within the preschool setting under the direction of the preschool teacher: Specifically the preschool teaching assistant will: Assist students individually or in groups to foster growth and mastery in the Vermont Early Learning Standards being addressed. Presents learning opportunities through creativity, individual/group lessons to learning concepts presented by the preschool teacher.Models appropriate skills, behavior and techniques to children.Assists students with difficult or unusual tasks or problems.Monitors students work and collaborates with preschool teacher on students skills and challenges.

Demonstrates an understanding of the responsibility, legal and ethical requirements of running a preschool under the Vermont Department of Children and Families-Preschool licensing Helps enforce and communicate rules and expectations for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students; monitors classroom activity at all times, determines need for intervention, resolves conflicts with preschoolers, brings unusual or difficult problems to the preschool teachers attention, implements student behavior support plans as needed.Other duties as assignedSUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervised by the preschool teacher. Evaluated by the Building Principal.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, in addition to the following;Education and Experience: Minimum of an Associates Degree or 60 college credits in Early Child Education preferred, plus two or more years experience in the related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience from the comparable knowledge and skills are required. Working knowledge of the Vermont Early Learning Standards.Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively. Demonstrated broad knowledge of academic subject matter being taught to students desired.Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry may be required. Computer Skills and Experience: Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required.

Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals, including student, faculty, administrations, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies. Ability to show patience, respect and compassion in working with students.

Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress.DEFINITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDSSitting: remaining in a seated positionStanding: remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving aboutWalking: Moving about on footSeeing: Perceiving with the eyeHearing: Perceiving or listening to sound by earTalking: Articulating, speaking or discussing using spoken wordsDexterity: Skill in the use of hands and fingersLifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms or on the shoulderBending/Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (includes slapping, striking, and kicking)Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking).Twisting: Rotating; moving to face in an alternate direction.Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes and the like, using the feet, legs, and/or arms and hands.Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine.Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.Reaching: Extending the hands and arms in any directionHandling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with handsOTHER DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities and qualifications that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.NON-DISCRIMINATION: ACEC is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, marital/civil union status, national origin, sexual orientation, place of birth, citizenship, veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information or other protected class as defined and required by state and/or federal laws.


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