What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education -TK Instructional Assistant position at Empower Language Academy?
Job Purpose Statement/s:
The job of the Aide is done for the purpose/s of enforcing disciplinary policies and regulations; communicating observations and incidents to other school personnel that may impact the welfare, safety, and/or security of students, personnel, visitors and the school site.?The Aide also assists classroom teachers as needed (under the direct supervision of the teacher).
Essential Job Functions:
* Monitors students during lunch periods and recesses within a variety of school environments, (i.e. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, and adjacent areas) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students.
* Informs students, personnel and the general public as appropriate for the purpose of ensuring their understanding of school regulations and policies.
* Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
* Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (i.e. discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.
Other Job Functions:
* When appropriate, administers playground equipment for the purpose of providing equipment necessary for activities.
* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
* Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans.
* Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying, etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
*Translates documents from English to Spanish as needed
*Supervises students before school and during recess
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
* Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
- Skill to use English in both written and verbal form and make common sense decisions.
- Knowledge of campus and student safety.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, understand oral and written instruction.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish