Manhattan-Ogden USD 383

2031 Poyntz Avenue

Manhattan, KS 66502

LOCATION: Eugene Field Early Learning

TITLE: Preschool Classroom Support Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Childcare Experience (preferred)
• Must be able to manage 12 students ages 3-5 independently when necessary

REPORTS TO: Teacher/Principal

JOB GOAL: To support the lead teacher in providing preschool students with optimal learning opportunities in all areas of development.

HOURS: 12:30 PM- 5:30 PM

Monday-Friday

10 month employment (optional summer employment)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the lead teacher in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Guides students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior in an age-appropriate manner.
• Ensures the needs of students are met while the lead teacher and assistant teacher are providing small group or individual instruction.
• Engages with students in indoor play.
• Interacts with students during outdoor play and takes the necessary precautions to ensure children are safe.
• Assumes responsibility for meal preparation including sanitizing tables, dispersing food items, and meal clean-up.
• Supervises students during rest time.
• Responds appropriately to the cultural, ethnic, economic, and linguistic differences of students.
• Relays accurate information to families as directed by the lead teacher or building administration.
• Attends and participates in on-going professional development and faculty meetings.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher or building administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time employment. Placement on Teacher Assistant/Classroom Support Staff Salary Schedule. Fringe benefits include health insurance and paid sick and personal leave.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on classified personnel.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.50 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person