Knowledge/Abilities Required:

* ECE Credentials I & II required

* Ability to understand appropriate behaviors of typical and atypical preschoolers

* Ability to serve as a role model for students and their families - both appearance and attendance

* Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents/guardians

* Ability to facilitate early literacy learning and oral language development

* Ability to encourage problem solving and creative expression in young children

* Ability to perform tasks without direct supervision

* Ability to work in harmony with other staff members

* Ability to successfully complete bus driver training and obtain a CDL

Responsibilities:

* Assist the teacher with planning and organizing educational activities for students

* Help develop procedures for the classroom and support those procedures

* Assist in the preparation of teaching materials

* Support the goals and objectives of the program with your active participation

* Assist in the implementation of the program of instruction planned for the students

* Share information about student progress with the teacher and other support staff

* Assist in monitoring classroom behavior while following classroom guidelines and the Crisis Management Procedures

* Carry out assigned duties in a prompt, responsible, and courteous manner

* Work to ensure a safe and healthful environment for students

* Work to create a secure and nurturing emotional climate for students and staff

* Share in the responsibility for keeping the classroom neat and clean

* Actively engage with students in work centers and at group times

* Actively engage with students during meals, outside playtime, and transitions

* Facilitate//help students with health and hygiene routines

* Accompany the teacher on home visits to students' homes

* Facilitate communication and work to build rapport with students' family members

* Help with preparation and facilitation of Family/Child Activity Times

* Understand and respect students' and families' confidentiality

* Obtain a CDL and drive a school bus if called upon to do so

* Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.