Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to children in a classroom environment

• Provide children with proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance

• Assist an assigned teacher with the implementation of lesson plans

• Assist children with projects and assignments; read books to students as assigned; assist children with letter and word pronunciation and recognition

•  Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials

• Take and record attendance as required

• Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays as assigned; distribute and collect paper and supplies

• Observe and control behavior of children in the classroom according to approved procedures

• Monitor children during outdoor activities as directed

• Assist in the assessment of student skills and progress; report progress regarding student performance and behavior

• Assure the health and safety of children by following health and safety practices and procedures

• Maintain a learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner

• Sanitize and clean toys, tables and other classroom areas as needed

• Monitor and interact with children during games, play, outings, snack and other recreational activities

• Maintain daily records related to students' observations

• Communicate with students in English and a designated second language to facilitate the learning process as assigned by the position

• Provide oral and written translation between teachers, parents, staff and others as required; translate notes, letters and other materials as needed

• Operate standard classroom and office equipment including a copier and computer as assigned

• Attend and participate in meetings, in-services and parent conferences as directed

• Assist with monitoring inventory levels of classroom supplies; assist in ordering, receiving and maintaining appropriate inventory levels of supplies as assigned

• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of:

• Basic principles and practices of early childhood development

• Child guidance principles and practices

• Classroom procedures and appropriate child conduct

• Basic instructional methods and techniques

• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities

• Basic subjects taught in schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

• Operation of standard office and classroom equipment

• Oral and written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

• Basic record-keeping techniques

Ability To:

• Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to children in a classroom environment

• Assist with planning and implementing of activities to meet the needs and interests of children

• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support

• Sanitize and clean toys, tables and other classroom areas as needed

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Monitor, observe and report child behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedure

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Observe health and safety regulations

• Maintain student records and files

• Operate standard office and classroom equipment

Required Job Functions

• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment

• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects up to 150 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly

Work Conditions

Employees in this position will be required to work indoors in a classroom environment and/or outdoors consisting of tables, chairs, orthopedic devices and playground equipment; come in direct contact with students, parents, district staff and the public.