Online Application at: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2159693 This recruitment will be used to fill several part-time positions working 6 hours per day, 9 months per year. Under the supervision of a Child Development Center teacher provides assistance and instruction to individual or small groups of preschool aged children; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance; assists in providing instruction using principles and appropriate learning strategies to support children's developmental growth in social- emotional development, cognitive development, language development, physical development and performs related duties as assigned.

SPECIAL NOTE

Some positions require fluency in a language other than English. If fluency (written and spoken) in another language is required in a Preschool Developmental Aide position, that Aide may be required to perform any or all of the following additional duties: assists the teacher to transition children from their native language to English, by speaking and reading in their language; translates for the teacher; assists the children to speak English; translates for non-English speaking parents at parent teacher conferences, or in phone conversations.

Online Application at:

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2159693

Essential Duties:

• Assists the teacher in keeping the classroom and outdoor play areas clean and orderly.
• Assists children in developing motor skills through supervision and participation in various activities and games: assists children with grooming and toilet activities.
• Reads stories.
• Prepares arts and crafts projects and assists children with them.
• Takes notes regarding student performance; plans and conducts certain activities for children as assigned by the teacher; prepares bulletin boards and various displays
• Assists with developmental testing; maintains books, audio devices, and other supplies for use in the classroom.
• Assist with snack time by preparing the snack, setting tables, and cleaning up.

Physical Ability:

Constant walking and standing; pushing swings; pulling wagons, sitting on floor and in child size chairs; and lift and carry preschool age children and equipment.

SPECIAL NOTE

The list of essential functions, other typical duties, and physical abilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

• Graduation from High School or equivalent; and
• Two (2) years experience, either paid or volunteer, caring for young children in a pre-kindergarten setting - or - such alternative the personnel commission may find applicable; and,
• Six post-secondary semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in Early Childhood Education or Child Development completed at an accredited college.

Ability to:

Learn the basic methods used in the instruction of young children; understand and apply rules, regulations, procedures and policies; perform routine cleaning duties in the classroom and outside play areas; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Knowledge of:

The behavior and needs of young children; child care techniques; and good health and safety practices.