Paraprofessional Pre-K Counts - Armstrong West

The primary duty of the Classroom Assistant is helping the Head Teacher with classroom instruction and other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

· Reinforce daily lesson plans.

· Supports/Assists teaching team as they implement Curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards in the classroom.

· Assist with preparation and clean-up of meals.

· Complete classroom sanitation and hygiene routines.

· Assists with toileting/diapering.

· Participate in all necessary trainings or meetings.

· Promote the organization in the community by sharing the responsibility of active recruitment of children.

· Staff will support the program-wide adoption of the teaching pyramid model to promote the development of young children's social-emotional competence and address challenging behavior.

· Staff will create and maintain a positive organizational culture by demonstrating the program-wide behavioral expectations in their social interactions with children, families, community members and colleagues.

· Structure a developmentally appropriate education experience in the classroom

· Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school

· Monitors student's progress throughout the year