PRE-SCHOOL AIDE (TEMPORARY) Twin Falls

Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

TEMPORARY SEASONAL 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Assist Teacher with planning and conducting a classroom instructional curriculum and activities, for assigned children, that encourages growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills
• Assist in daily health checks of children
• Assist in conducting and monitoring developmental screening of children, assist in implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) for children and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for families
• Monitor the progress of individual children
• Supervise classroom activities in the absence of the Teacher
• Assist to prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, and reviews
• Ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
• Assist to develop and maintain dual language in the classroom
• Assist to prepare children for transition into kindergarten
• Ability to help maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment
• Ability to help provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity
• Ability to help maintain clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children, engage the children in the rule-setting process
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
• May perform duties of bus monitor once trained
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practice, and Head Start Performance Standards

Qualifications                                                

Required

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Preschool Child Development Associate credential (CDA)
  • Be enrolled in a CDA program that will be completed in 2 years
  • OR associate degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
• Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification

Preferred

• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting

Required Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated