Prekindergarten Associate, Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West

Prekindergarten Associate

Location: Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West / Toledo, OH Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment / Full-Time or Part-Time Pay Rate: $21.10/Hour

About the Role

Dedicated School Staffing is seeking dedicated and skilled Prekindergarten Associates to provide consistent support to students and staff throughout an extended assignment. This role plays a vital part in promoting student success by assisting with instruction, supporting individualized learning needs, and helping maintain a positive, structured classroom environment. The long-term nature of this position allows the aide to build meaningful relationships, understand classroom routines, and contribute to ongoing academic and behavioral goals. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Coordinators and the site-based Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, the Prekindergarten Associate will deliver the prescribed general education curriculum to children in the classroom through direct instruction and co-instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the general education curriculum (e.g., play, small group projects, open-ended questioning, group discussion, problem-solving, cooperative learning, and inquiry experience) and learning across contexts (indoor, outdoor, home-based)
• Assist the Early Childhood Intervention Specialist in adapting curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of individual students
• Assist the Early Childhood Intervention Specialist in the implementation of the social-emotional curriculum, practices, and procedures
• Assist the Early Childhood Intervention Specialist with documentation requirements, including assessing student growth and collecting data to monitor student progress
• Help maintain accurate and complete student records; help prepare and submit required reports on time
• Assist Early Childhood Intervention Specialist and students with tasks related to daily activities (e.g., toileting, snack, handwashing, and helping load and unload buses)
• Perform routine clerical tasks and assist with maintenance of the classroom as directed by the Early Childhood Intervention Specialist or Early Childhood Coordinator(s)
• Maintain a safe classroom environment; report any safety concerns to Early Childhood Coordinators

Physical Demands

• Stand for periods of time, move around the work site, move from one work site to another, sit at a desk
• Stoop, kneel or crouch to assist students
• Occasionally lift and/or move materials up to fifty pounds
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders by talking and listening
• Operate a computer and other technology devices
• Read and analyze data (close visual acuity)

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university
• Ohio State Board of Education License for Prekindergarten Associate
• Clean criminal background checks
• Ability to follow teacher direction, adapt to student needs, and remain patient and calm
• Flexibility, empathy, and a commitment to student growth
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Physical ability to support students who may require lifting, mobility assistance, or crisis intervention
• Adherence to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children aged 3-5 in an inclusive program
• Familiarity with intervention strategies, behavior supports, or small-group instruction
• Certification in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
• Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

What We Offer

• Consistent schedule for the duration of the assignment
• Opportunities to build long-term experience in education
• Potential pathways to other school-based roles
• Options for minor medical benefits
• Enrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS)