PRE-K ASSISTANT

Pre-K Assistant

When you join Millcreek Township School District, you will become part of a team of over 900 employees focused on providing a world-class education to prepare students to reach their potential as life-long learners and responsible citizens.

Why Mtsd?

• Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options tailored to meet your individual needs.
• Affordable premium costs for health and prescription coverage. The district provides dental and vision insurance at no cost to you.
• Invest in peace of mind in retirement with a pension through the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• Enjoy paid time off, including personal, sick, and bereavement leave, to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
• Advance your career and education with support from our tuition reimbursement program.

Additional benefits include district-paid life insurance, employee assistance program, 403b plans, wellness rewards program, identity theft protection services, discount marketplace, and more.

Location: Asbury Elementary School / McDowell High School - North

Rate: $20.53/hr (Based on years in PSERS)

2026 - 2027 School Year

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a current and valid CDA Certificate, associate degree, or bachelors degree required.
2. Experience working with preschool / elementary children, required.
3. Experience working with students with special needs, preferred.
4. Experience with the implementation of behavior plans, preferred.
5. Such alternative to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Goal: To ensure the safety, security, and supervision of children at all times as well as meeting the educational needs of students participating in the Mtsd Pre-K program.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assist the teacher in providing daily instruction to students. Work with students individually or with small group instruction.
2. Assist students in understanding and comprehension of classroom assignments, explain errors and answer questions to reinforce the main lesson plans, assist students with problem-solving tasks, and all other aspects of the program.
3. Confer with and take direction from Teachers, EI Consultants, and Administrators concerning programs and materials to meet the needs of the students.
4. Assist in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive behavior management and reinforcement strategies.
5. Maintain order and direct group activities of students as assigned; monitor, observe, and control behavior of students.
6. Report progress and concerns regarding student performance and behavior to the teacher; supervise students while the teacher is temporarily out of the classroom.
7. Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
8. Help maintain records for students.
9. Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist students with general first aid and medical needs; assist students in emergency and fire drill procedures.
10. Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment.
11. Comply with Pre-K Counts regulations (e.g., professional development requirements and early learning environment expectations).
12. Accompany teachers and students on field trips and other student-related extra-curricular activities as assigned.
13. Participate in staff meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
14. Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

Position Specifications:

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to sit, talk, and hear.
2. Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
3. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Over 50 pounds requires assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sensory Ability:

1. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
2. Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
3. Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.

Work Environment:

1. Indoor and outdoor environments.

Temperament:

1. Ability to work as a member of a team.
2. Must be courteous.
3. Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
4. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Cognitive Ability:

1. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
2. Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff, and other employees of the organization.
4. Ability to read, write, and do computations.
5. Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
6. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and problem-solving.
8. Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
9. Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disability (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Terms Of Employment: Work year and salary in accordance with the General Teamsters Local Union No. 397 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Evaluation: Performance evaluated annually by the Building Principal or their designee.