The Winneconne Community School District is seeking a part-time Kindergarten Classroom Aide for the upcoming school year. The primary job goal is to assist the classroom teacher in providing small-group instruction in reading, math, and language arts using direct instruction techniques. This position offers a steady morning schedule that aligns perfectly with the school calendar, making it an ideal role for someone dedicated to supporting early childhood development.
Schedule & Employment Terms
Days: Monday through Friday (School year calendar)
Hours: 7:30 AM to 12:15 PM (4.75 hours per day / 23.75 hours per week)
Reports To: Classroom Teacher (Evaluated by the Building Principal)
Performance Objectives & Duties
Instructional Support: Provide small-group and/or individual instruction as directed by the classroom teacher. Provide whole-group instruction following the teacher's introduction and direction.
Preparation & Assessment: Prepare assigned instructional materials. Assist the teacher by assessing basic observable skills and recording student observations.
Classroom Environment: Support and enforce the supervising teacher's methods of classroom management, discipline, and instruction.
Student Supervision: Actively supervise students during recess and/or in the cafeteria as assigned.
Flexibility: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent.
Training in direct instruction techniques.
Proven experience working with groups of students.
Experience and aptitude for working with personal computers/related technology.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a calm tone of voice and presence at all times.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand for long periods of time; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Must have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computers.
Reach with hands and arms; ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Must speak clearly so listeners can understand, and accurately understand/listen to the speech of another person.
Pre-Employment Screening
Successful completion of a criminal background check, physical exam, tuberculosis (TB) test, and a drug screen are required for all school employees pursuant to Wis. Stats. §118.25.
Employee Nondiscrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Winneconne Community School District that it does not engage in the practice of unfair discrimination in employment against properly qualified individuals on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. (ADA Compliant Statement).