Substitute On-Call Imua Preschool Assistant

Substitute On-Call Imua Preschool Assistant

Substitute On-Call Imua Preschool Assistant

The Preschool Assistant is responsible for adhering to the highest standards of care in line with agency, local, state, and national standards. The Preschool Assistant provides assistance to the Teachers in managing the classroom. The Preschool Assistant also helps with instructional and non-instructional activities as needed.

The position is a substitute, on-call position, and Part-Time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review relevant information and support staff on best practices related to service.
• Participate in Quality Assurance procedures.
• Support an open and inclusive style in the classroom to constantly review performance and redesign services as necessary.
• Monitor and assess performance of self within areas of responsibility to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Support the Teacher and other staff in providing an inclusive, safe learning environment for the children.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet the following:
  A. Associates Degree in ECE, Child Development, or related field, or equivalent, preferred. (at least 1 year experience in
  related field preferred)
  B. Assistant teachers/teacher aides must have a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential reflective of
  the age group of children they are supporting. Alternatively, assistant teachers/teacher aides can also have qualifications
  equivalent to a CDA, which is currently 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary
  education, and/or early childhood special education.
• Clear Criminal Background
• Clear Child Protective Background

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.