What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Paraprofessional/Aide - BSCS position at ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER MANAGEMENT CO?
Job Details
Preschool Paraprofessional
Job Title: Assistant Teacher - Preschool
Grade/Ages: P2 (2.5-3-year-olds), P3 (3-4-year-olds), P4 (4-5-year-olds)
Full-time Position Hours: M-F; 7:30-3:30
Pay Type: Salary
Pay Range: $28,120.00 - $37,000.00 based on education and work experience
Description: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School seeks a caring, cooperative, motivated Preschool Assistant Teacher. The Assistant Teacher partners with the Early Childhood Teacher in the classroom to help children grow and develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. The Assistant Teacher will need communicative, collaborative, and organizational skills and a desire to contribute actively to a mission-driven school culture.
Requirements:
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1-3 years minimum experience working with children ages 2-5
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Being on your feet 80-90% of the time
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Going up and down multiple flights of stairs daily
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Getting onto and off of the floor to sit or squat to meet children's eye levels
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Colorado Early Childhood Leveled credential
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Be a fully initiated and active Catholic who teaches and acts by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Fingerprints and background checks in compliance with licensing requirements
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Safe Environment Training (can be earned after hire)
Preferences:
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Associate or Bachelors degree
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ECE 101 and 103 completion, CDA, and CO Early Childhood Leveled Credential II
Qualifications
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists and supports the Early Childhood Teacher in maintaining a safe, clean learning environment for all children in his/her care
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Maintains a cooperative attitude of working together with their assigned teachers, parents, and other staff in planning and implementing activities
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Exhibits a genuine nurturing and caring attitude towards all children
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Assists the Early Childhood Teacher and/or other staff in maintaining discipline and supervision of children during classroom activities, lunch, recess, nap time, and special events
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Maintains a positive calm attitude with a soft voice and encourages this attitude and voice in others working in the classroom
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Communicates effectively and charitably with families, teachers, and staff
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Supervises children and assists specials teachers during specials (P.E., Spanish etc.)
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Assumes the Early Childhood Teachers full role in the absence of that teacher
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Attends all required staff trainings and meetings
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Maintains professional profile on PDIS and complies with all school, state, and federal preschool requirements and regulations
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Follows established confidentiality, safety, and emergency procedures
To apply: submit résumé and copies of early childhood level credentials
Salary : $3,700 - $28,120
