DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for ensuring that program goals are met
• Assists pre-kindergarten students individually or in groups with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
• Implements, under the supervision of the teacher, the instructional program and lesson plans
• Monitors individual students, classroom, library, playground activities, etc. to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Learns and maintains knowledge of policies
• Performs routine record keeping and reports and clerical functions
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or overall program
• Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in order to meet the needs of the school
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Time management skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction; reading
• Ability to work independently with or without supervision
• Ability to discern stages of child development/age appropriate activities
• Knowledge of safety rules in the work place
• Ability and willing to work with a significant diversity of individuals and perform effectively as a team member
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an "as needed" basis
• Walk and stand 80% of work shift
• Stoop, bend, twist, turn, and reach on a regular basis
• Adequate strength, dexterity, and agility to perform all tasks assigned