EDUCATION ASSISTANT (PRESCHOOL)

EDUCATION ASSISTANT (PS)

Early Learning Center @ Schreiber

6.5 hours per day, 191 days per year

Step 1 - Hourly Rate $18.05

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Educational Aide Permit
• Confidentiality
• Sound physical and mental health
• Honesty
• Cooperate and get along with others
• Work as a member of a team

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of an Educational Assistant (PK) include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains a safe environment
• Attends in-service training
• Understands and maintain the academic and behavioral standards set for the students by the certified teacher
• Assists with the overall operation of the program while the students are present
• Maintains records as directed
• Conducts individualized and/or group activities with students as directed by the certified teacher
• Assists in the care, maintenance and ordering of classroom equipment and materials
• Assists with the clerical duties as assigned by the certified teacher
• Performs other duties as assigned

Applicants for the above position are REQUIRED to be Highly Qualified, which is defined as: Two (2) years of college (Minimum of 48 Semester Hours, or 72 Quarter Hours), or possess an Associate's Degree, or passed the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam.

Applicants must submit a copy of their Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam results, or a copy of their college transcript(s) to verify their Highly Qualified Status.

Applicants must also have a valid Educational Aide Permit, or obtain one immediately upon being employed with the Canton City School District. If you do not meet the criteria for Highly Qualified, you are not eligible to apply.

Interested applicants for the position listed above should submit a letter of interest and resume, as well as any other documentation required as stated in the job postings.

If you are a Canton City School District employee, please include in your letter of interest your position and the school building to which you are currently assigned. If you are working as a substitute employee within the District, please state that information in your letter of interest.