Job: Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $17.64-$24.35/hr.

Location: Penrose, CO.

Job Description

Work Schedule: 8 hours per day; 4-day school week

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Teacher Assistant supports the classroom teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position assists with instructional activities, student supervision, and classroom management to help meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of students. The assistant works collaboratively with teachers and other school personnel to support student learning and maintain an effective classroom environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional activities, lesson preparation, and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Provide instructional support to individual students or small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Support students in regular education, special education, and other educational settings as assigned.
• Supervise students in the classroom, playground, hallways, cafeteria, and other school environments to ensure student safety and appropriate behavior.
• Assist with classroom organization, preparation of materials, and maintenance of a clean and safe learning environment.
• Help monitor and support students' academic, behavioral, and social development.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, staff, students, and families as appropriate.
• Assist in implementing classroom management strategies and behavioral supports as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with district policy and applicable laws.
• Prepare and submit reports, documentation, or other records as directed by teachers or administration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or administration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience working with young children or students preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships with teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both oral and written communication.
• Ability to understand and appropriately respond to students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with students and families.

Required Clearances and Background Checks

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background screenings, including but not limited to:

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting as required by law and district policy
• Clearance through the TRAILS Child Abuse and Neglect Registry

Salary and Benefits

• Salary determined according to the Early Childhood Salary Schedule.
• Health insurance benefits provided in accordance with the Classified Employee Handbook.
• Participation in PERA, Medicare, and Life Insurance programs as applicable.
• Leave benefits provided in accordance with the Classified Employee Handbook.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to actively supervise and interact with young children in classroom and outdoor environments. Duties may include standing, walking, bending, lifting classroom materials, and assisting students as needed.

Fremont RE-2 School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion or need for special education services, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.  Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. William Wilson, Superintendent, and EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Jason Cellan, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students.  Both individuals can be located at 403 W. 5th Street, Florence, Colorado, 81226. (719) 784-6312.  Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R, AC-E-1, AC-E-2)

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.