Teacher Assistant - Pre-K

Mississippi Department of Education

  • Pass Christian, MS
  • 3 days ago
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    Skills

    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Child Developmentunmatched
    • Childcareunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Kindergartenunmatched
    • License Managementunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Literacyunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Montessori Methodunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Staff Developmentunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
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    Description

    MSIS COURSE/WORK CODE(S):

    801003- Teacher Aide- Aides that do not fit either of the other side categories as listed. Works under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor. Required Endorsement(s)- None

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    1. Early Childhood Associate's degree
    2. Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours or
    3. A high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); and verification of WorkKeys Scores; and
    4. Twelve (12) early childhood college credit hours; or completion of an early childhood training program including the Child Development Associate (CDA), National/State Director's Credential, Montessori Credential, or the MS Department of Education intensive specialized early childhood training program.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    1. Early Childhood Associate's Degree

    REPORTS TO:

    Teacher(s), Principal, and/or Designee

    JOB GOALS:

    To demonstrate the district's beliefs in order to help provide a safe and developmentally appropriate pre-kindergarten program for the children enrolled.

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Maintain current certification in CPR/First Aid

    2. Possess physical ability to exit the children in a fire drill in under two minutes

    3. Possess physical ability to lift and carry a Pre-K child

    4. Adhere to the MS Early Learning Guidelines strictly

    5. Ensure children are appropriately supervised at all times

    6. Follow all emergency procedures strictly

    7. Follow appropriate sanitary practices strictly

    8. Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe at all times

    9. Establish routines and provide positive guidance

    10. Communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that children understand

    11. Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program

    12. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible; act in alignment with the MS Educator Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct, and the district vision, mission, and beliefs

    13. Demonstrate flexibility in regards to classroom assignment

    14. Maintain a work record of dependable attendance

    15. Arrive at work on time

    16. Notify principal or designee if unable to report to work on time promptly

    17. Dress appropriately

    18. Maintain strict confidentiality of all records in accordance with, but not limited to, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

    19. Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with other staff members

    20. Maintain positive guidelines for children's classroom behavior

    21. Provide developmentally appropriate experiences and activities for children including early literacy, mathematical concepts, scientific investigations, social and emotional development, and physical/motor skills

    22. Maintain positive open lines of communication with parents/guardians

    23. Demonstrate adequate knowledge of child development theory and best practices

    24. Demonstrate understanding of relevant policies, procedures, and legislation pertinent to the child care center

    25. Attend all staff development training meetings

    26. Provide daycare before and after school as assigned

    27. Perform other such duties and responsibilities as the Teacher, Principal and/or Designee may assign from time to time

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

    accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The job requires long periods of walking and standing while assisting the teacher in addition to kneeling, stooping, crawling, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    This job operates in a classroom and office environment. This role requires interaction with children in the early learning classroom(s) daily.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    In accordance with the Teacher Aide Work Day Calendar and current salary schedule as approved by the Board of Trustees. Work hours may include evenings. Total Days: 187 EVALUATION:

    Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of paraprofessional personnel.

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    LocationPass Christian, MS

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