Kindergarten Assistant

About the Employer

Summary

The kindergarten assistant will provide academic, socio-emotional, and/or behavioral support at the direction of the kindergarten teacher. The job will include instructional and supervisory responsibilities while working with students one-on-one, with a small group of students, or with a whole group of students.

Experience

Experience working with young children preferred.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for instruction.
• Provides planning time for teachers, including but not limited to outdoor activities, rhythm activities, and story time.
• Provides lunchroom assistance.
• Supervises school-based routines, such as dismissal, restroom, etc.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Adaptability

Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

Attendance & Punctuality

Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Cooperation

Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.

Dependability

Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Personal Appearance

Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed.

Education

Passed the parapro test with a score of 457 or higher.

Language Skills

Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office.

Physical Activities

Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, talking, hearing.

Lifting Demands

Up to 55 pounds.

Reaching Activities

Overhead.

Environmental Conditions

Noise intensity: 3, moderate.

District Expectations

All district employees must:

Demonstrate Regular and Predictable Attendance

Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.

Support the District's Vision, Mission, Goals, and Strategic Plan

Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.

Maintain Professional Knowledge and Skills

Necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Note

School board policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

District Accommodations

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.