What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, ECSE Preschool position at Indianola Community School District?
ECSE Preschool Associate
To apply, please visit the Indianola CSD Candidate Portal:
https://indianola.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Must meet IQPPS(Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards)-See Attachment
Qualification Requirements
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- Serve as a positive role model for children.
- Relate to and interact with children using positive reinforcement and effective communication.
- Assist with arrival and departure of children (Greet children/parents or assist with busing).
- Assist with classroom preparation.
- Report to assigned classroom as scheduled.
- To provide specialized services to students (may include: hand washing, toilet training, diapering, feeding, or other health related conditions).
- To assist with students who have physical disabilities and/or students who have emotional outbursts in the classroom.
- Implement daily activities
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly, and safe environment in accordance with QPPS standards.
- Assist in the preparation, serving, and clean up of snacks as needed.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with school employees, parents, children, and community members.
- Ensure the health and safety of children in the classroom, on the outdoor play areas, and on field trips.
- Attend employee meetings and trainings.
- Remain knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
- Assist with documenting (behavior observations, IEP checklists, program information, Creative Curriculum observations, etc).
- Maintain confidentiality of children’s records.
- Maintain accurate records (time cards, children’s attendance, etc. as assigned).
- Maintain professional development, current Child Abuse Training, Universal Precautions Training, First Aid, CPR and, AED certification.
- Assume duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Lifting, pushing, reaching, moving, and carrying equipment, supplies, on a daily basis (approximately 30 pounds).
- Lifting and moving children as needed (approximately 30-40 pounds).
- Mobility for walking, supervising, and playing with the children.
- Sitting, frequent up and down movements, sitting at different levels such as the floor and child height chairs (approximately 12 inches from the ground).
- Active environment
- High noise level
- Summer and winter weather conditions during outdoor playtime
Qualifications Profile
Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate Degree, or 2 years of college required.
Preschool or Early Childhood experience preferred.
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrated interest in and an aptitude for work to be preformed.
Basic knowledge of structure and purpose of public education. Basic understanding of the elements of human growth and development.
Ability to accept and complete responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
Leadership skills in directing children’s activities.
Ability to relate well with children; meeting the developmental needs of children by implementing activities which encourage independence and responsibility.
Know acceptable techniques of discipline and control.
Good human relation skills (sense of humor, enthusiasm, patience, dependability, initiative, etc.).
Practice professional ethics and confidentiality.
Have an understanding of the relationship between associate and teacher, students, and administration.
Physical Requirements
Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking.
Working Conditions
Varied.
Terms of Employment
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy 411.7 Classified Employee Evaluation.
FLSA Status
Non-exempt.
