Educational Assistant – Little Pirates Preschool

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Preschool Promise Program is a high-quality, publicly funded preschool program that serves children age four (4) in families living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, children in foster care and children from other historically underserved populations.

The Pre-Kindergarten educational assistant will support and promote each child’s learning, wellbeing, and development in cooperation with their parents and other early childhood professionals in a manner consistent with Oregon Early Learning standards, USDA, and licensed childcare rules and regulations. The Pre-Kindergarten Educational Assistant assists with the developmental screening and follow-up and plans and provides a developmentally and culturally appropriate classroom experience which meets the needs of all children and their families.

The EA will assist the teacher in the promotion of parent involvement by: providing tools and supports to parents as the primary educators of their child; planning and scheduling home visits and parent/teacher conferences; and engaging parents in their child’s learning as appropriate.

All Preschool Promise Program staff must adhere to the NAEYC professional code of conduct (https://www.naeyc.org/resources/positionstatements/ethical-conduct).

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following describe the Preschool Promise Educational Assistant qualifications:

• Experience working in a preschool or early learning environment
• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  • Obtained an associate's degree or higher; or
  • Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics or the instruction in readiness for these subjects. (This test is available to take locally at WorkForce Oregon, free of charge.)
• Ability to work with and lead preschool students in group and individual activities.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and work within an environment of changing priorities, needs and interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, internet software and word processing software.
• Hold a valid First Aid card (or willing to meet this requirement after hiring)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teacher in classroom by supervising students in classroom activities.
• Assists teacher with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and attendance.
• Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by teacher.
• Assists the teacher in the set up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
• Maintains safe environment for students at all times.
• Assists with loading and unloading children from buses, transitioning kids from recess, and assisting in personal care and training (i.e. toileting)
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries.
• Performs physical labor as required.
• Maintains regular attendance in order to preserve continuity.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Teacher, Principal and/or Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequency Key: None (N); Occasional - up to 25% of shift (O); Intermittently – up to 50% of shift (I); Frequently – up to 75% of shift (F).

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environments combine a standard classroom setting including standard classroom equipment (assistive technology, copier, phone, Chromebook or computer, audio/visual equipment etc.) in a standard school setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and/or physically and emotionally dysregulated students.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

For more information please contact Michelle Barton in Human Resources

michelleba@coos-bay.k12.or.us or (541) 267-3104 x 1110

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Students, their families, employees and potential employees of the Coos Bay School District 9 are hereby notified that the Coos Bay School System does not discriminate on the basis of perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status in employment, vocational programs, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to; in employment, assignment and promotion of personnel; in educational opportunities and services offered students; in student assignments to schools and classes; in student discipline; in location and use of facilities; in educational offerings and materials; and in accommodating the public at public meetings.