What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stepping Stones Preschool Para-Educator - Part Time position at Dordt University?
JOB TITLE: Preschool Paraeducator
DEPARTMENT: Stepping Stones Preschool
REPORTS TO: Stepping Stones Director & Preschool Learning Center Building Administrator
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Primarily responsible for assisting in planning and teaching children enrolled in Stepping Stones Preschool.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Love, honor, and respect each student.
- Communicate daily with preschoolers and their parents.
- Help set up Learning Centers for each day.
- Lead game or activity at the end of the day.
- Make sure parents sign-out children at the end of the day.
- Write and distribute notes of encouragement to students.
- Record assessment for students.
- Communicate supplies and resources needed to director.
- Keep credentials current and stays up-to-date with mandated requirements (CPR, Mandatory Reporting, First Aid, etc.)
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before class begins and stays 30 minutes after class ends.
- Serve snacks and clean up any spills.
- Greet children and assist with hand washing when children arrive.
- Perform other assisting duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively.
- Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university.
- Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information).
- Understanding and commitment to the mission of Dordt University.
- Preference given to candidates holding a CDA or coursework in early childhood education.
- Ability to collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents, Dordt Education Department, classroom aid, and community.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational skills needed to maintain a classroom.
- Ability to access a situation and act quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to work as a team
