Preschool Support Staff - Part Time

JOB TITLE: Preschool Support Staff - Part Time

Assist the preschool supervisor in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.

Work under the supervision of the preschool supervisor.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Must be 18 years of age or older

Background in Education with knowledge of Early Childhood is desired

Ability to communicate well with children

Experience with daycare licensing preferred

A minimum of two years working in an Early Childhood environment preferred

• Know and understand the minimum standards and guidelines for daycare center as provided by the Texas Health and Human Services and exceed these standards.
• Support the children in a classroom environment created to stimulate their emotional, intellectual, and social growth.
• Support the implementation of the daily lessons and activities.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
• Communicate with children in a positive manner and encourage the development of self-control.
• Supervise the children in all activities.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the MISD Preschool policies and procedures.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Conduct procedures involved with snack time, lunch, playground time, and naptime.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in staff development/training programs to improve job performance.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in MISD Childcare Programs staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; cell phone; equipment related to educational workrooms which includes, but is not limited to, cutting boards, die-cut machines, laminating machine, and poster makers.

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking.

Lifting: Regular lifting and carrying of children from 10-45 pounds; may lift and move classroom equipment/furniture.

Environment: Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise; ability to supervise children (physically, visually and auditorially); ability to participate in and conduct floor activities with children; ability to participate in and conduct large motor activities with the children (i.e. exercises, games, etc.).

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress: work prolonged or irregular hours; reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); adapt to mental stress generated by short deadlines and manual workload; adjust work to new programs, sites and ideas; ability to operate and learn new technology systems.

Other: Work as a team member and with peers, teachers, campus personnel and principals; professional demeanor, resourcefulness, communicate effectively with diverse groups and accept supervision; work without day-to-day supervision; regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluations.