GSRP Preschool Assistant/Paraprofessional

GSRP Preschool Assistant/Paraprofessional Title: GSRP Preschool Assistant/Paraprofessional Reports to: Early Childhood/Tuition-Based Program Supervisor Job Function: Responsible for working closely with the lead preschool teacher to support the academic, emotional, and overall welfare of the preschool-aged student and the classroom.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work as a team member in providing a quality educational preschool program Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring curriculum and assessment Assist in establishing parent involvement activities Assist in home visits Assist in all daily operations of the program Work with individual and small groups of students Assist children with personal health care needs Work collaboratively and communicate with the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans, activities, and classroom tasks Assist the teacher with monitoring behavior and supporting the educational process in the classroom Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress Collect and document data regarding the student(s) Maintain accurate and complete student records Participate in training and ongoing professional development Able to work flexible hours as needed for family involvement activities, including home visits, recruitment events, and open house Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Required - Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or the equivalent; or a valid preschool classroom CDA credential. Ability to be self-directed and take initiative when given a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Familiarity with research-based preschool curricula, screening, and assessment tools, as well as the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). Ability to work well with diverse families. Work effectively, make decisions, and problem-solve collaboratively within a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers. Have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR and first aid, or be willing to obtain it. Complete 24 clock hours of annual training in professional development. Job Requirements At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Position Type: Full-Time Starting Date: Immediately #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education