Preschool Teacher Assistant

About the Employer

Overview

Job Title: Preschool Associate - Class: B, 7.5 hrs./day, 144 days/year - Description: Burlington Community School District strives to employ people who support our mission, vision, and beliefs: - Education Requirements: - Responsibilities:* - Additional Information: - Burlington Community School District:* - * An equal opportunity employer - * Ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity - * Has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees - * Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources
• Mission: Inspiring and challenging students through diverse opportunities
• Vision: Burlington Community School District strives to have a profoundly positive impact on each student's adult quality of life brought about by students' individual and collective educational experiences.
• Beliefs: Burlington Community School District works tirelessly to serve our students, staff, and community within the social context present in our community, as well as the specific support of individual students' educational needs.
• Program Standards:
• CDA Credential
• Paraeducator Certificate
• Associate/Bachelor Degree
• Meets requirements; or has the equivalent; or is enrolled and working toward a CDA or the equivalent
• Must include Generalist and EC Certificates
• Accompany students to activities
• Keep students on task and organized
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs
• Supervise students in cafeteria, classrooms, playground, and patrol duties
• Computer and typing skills needed
• Basic understanding of math, science, and reading and writing skills, with ability to check students' work
• Capability to work with students in small groups (or individually, one-on-one)
• Ability to follow both written and oral directions
• Mandatory MTTC Training and Behavior Management preferred
• Mobility and ability to lift required
• Other duties as assigned
• May require additional hours to help with student's bussing needs