Asst, Kindgten REF - 236598

Asst, Kindgten REF - 236598

US:FL:Ruskin:Ruskin Elementary | Support

Summary: The Kindergarten Assistant will provide academic, socio-emotional, and/or behavioral support at the direction of the kindergarten teacher. The job will include instructional and supervisory responsibilities while working with students one-on-one, with a small group of students, or with a whole group of students. The Kindergarten Assistant will report to and is evaluated by the principal and kindergarten teacher(s).

Responsibilities: Specific duties and responsibilities include preparing materials for instruction, providing planning time for teachers, including outdoor activities, rhythm activities, and story time, providing lunchroom assistance, supervising school-based routines, such as dismissal, restroom, etc. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Competencies: The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts. Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Education: Passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457 or higher. Experience: Experience working with young children preferred. Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations. Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office. Physical Demands: Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, talking, hearing. Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds. Reaching Activities: Overhead. Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.