Pre-K Classroom Instructional Assistant - Year Round & Part Time

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • $15.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 24 days ago
  • Apply easily
SummaryAn instructional assistant is an individual who assists a lead teacher in helping ensure that each and every one of our students is prepared for life's possibilities. The caregiver must have a passion for serving all kids. The caregiver must be willing to take directives from a supervising teacher and/or building administrator. The caregiver will be asked to engage in a wide variety of events during the day-to-day workings of the school ranging from, but not limited to assisting students as they: get off / on the school bus or in/out of their parent's vehicle, eat their snack, learn self-care routines (bathroom, hygiene, etc.), move from one location to another in the classroom and/or building, and engage in classroom activities. The caregiver will also be asked to assist in diapering, cleaning, and sanitization routines in order to comply with the regulations of a Licensed Childcare Facility.Part-time opportunity assisting in all of classrooms preschool and pre-k classrooms. The hours are from 6:30am-12:15pm pm and year-round!Duties
  • Provide care to meet children's basic needs as well as supporting learning experiences
  • Work on an in-depth basis with individual or small groups of students to execute lesson plans
  • Wipe down / sanitize equipment or materials prior to and after a student uses the item(s).
  • Assist children during classroom activities, snack, personal hygiene, toileting, and other school activities.
  • Assist children with developing independence and self-help skills.
  • Set up areas, and prepare motivational and visually appealing materials as directed by the
  • teacher.
  • Maintain constant supervision of students assigned to him/her and assure student safety throughout the instructional day.
  • Communicate with families in a positive manner
  • Utilizes WELCs communication tool to document child-specific information
  • Maintain student confidentiality for all students enrolled in the school.
  • Provide support and ongoing communication with the supervising teacher.
  • Complete required training, including annual first aid/CPR, health and safety, and others as deemed necessary for the position.
  • Comply with the regulations of an Indiana State Licensed Childcare Center.
  • Make positive contributions to the culture and climate of the FTCSC.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Must complete pre-employment requirements for a licensed childcare center: drug screen, physical, TB test, and fingerprint background check.
  • The ability to meet the physical demands of stooping, kneeling, sitting in low/small chairs, and transferring/lifting a child.
  • Ability to actively engage students in lessons and discussions.
  • The stamina to maintain an appropriate energy level to sustain the full instructional day.
  • Good teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Sufficient patience and commitment to ensure academic success for all students.
  • Flexibility in work day schedule.

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