Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
Qualifications:
48 hours or more of college credits and a CDA (Child Development Associates) Preschool Certificate -If less than 48 college credits than a Texas Paraprofessional Certificate and a CDA (Child Development Associates) Preschool Certificate are required
Education/Certification:
CDA or Associates Degree or Higher
Educational Aide Assessment Training
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Minimum Experience:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
- Assist certified teachers, administration and office staff in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment and instructional materials. Plan, organize and make workroom supplies, paper goods, and materials readily available to staff.
- Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small group.
Student Management
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Copier, personal computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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