ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists one or more teachers to implement lesson plans by providing positive, play-based learning and reinforcement experiences for children in classroom and community environments. Assists with organizing specific activities such as, but not limited to reading stories, basic arts and crafts, individual and group play and games. Assists in maintaining classroom order by observing and focusing the activities and behaviors of the children toward group activities. Assists in preparing and modifying play-oriented curriculum to meet needs and challenge children. Gives each child individual and special attention each day. Responds to each child’s particular needs and characteristics. Gives extended individual attention to children with special mobility needs and cognitive abilities. Talks to, comforts, and gives emotional support to children. Reports signs of illness or distress observed in the children. Assists in dealing with the situation, as appropriate. May be required to administer medications or other medical procedures after receiving the necessary training and authorization from a licensed healthcare professional. Assists in administering a variety of informal and formal assessments and exercises and other screening tools to learn more about each child’s grade level. Sets up and arranges supplies and equipment used in the classroom or other environment for instruction and projects. Prepares teaching aids, labels, charts, bulletin boards and displays. Performs various clerical duties such as maintaining charts and logs, developing and preparing forms, and preparing files and basic correspondence. May provide consultation support to children within community preschool settings. May assist with recording attendance and obtaining parent signatures. May contact parents regarding a child’s attendance. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The position requires a High School diploma and 12 college units of Early Child Development, Early Childhood Education or other related field with emphasis on infant to pre-school age children. Requires one year of experience in a preschool age enrichment program or child care setting. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: May require a valid driver’s license. Specific certificate defined in the Child Development Permit Matrix established through the California Department of Education. CPR/First Aid certificate with pediatric endorsement. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and outdoors with some, yet infrequent exposure to health and safety considerations. PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING: