Elementary School Pre-K Educational Assistant

Job Summary

Perform instructional activities under the direct guidance of the Pre-Kindergarten teacher

Principal and Pre-Kindergarten Director.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Reports To : Pre-K Classroom Teacher Principal and Pre-K Director

FLSA Status : NONEXEMPT

Supervises : Students

Job Goal

To assistant in providing the best possible education and services to the students of the Cannon

County School District.

Scope of Responsibility / Essential Functions

Required to work under the direct guidance of the Pre-K teacher

Assist individual students and small groups in developing academic skills

Assist the classroom teacher with planning for instruction

Perform such clerical duties as preparing instructional materials making reports and

other duties as assigned (clerical duties are not however limited to this list)

Administer all diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher

Assist in preparing the classroom and organizing all instructional materials and

equipment as directed by the teacher

Maintain student records as directed by the classroom teacher

Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level

administrator and teacher

Comply with all TDOE Pre-K policies procedures and guidelines as well as Childcare

Rules and Regulations

Required to attend district and state staff development including Child Abuse

Awareness CPR Certification and First Aid Certification

Attend all in-service when directed to do so by the principal Pre-K Director or Director

of Schools

Prepare for breakfast and lunch in the classroom

Recess or playground duty with teacher and Pre-K students

Dismissal of Pre-K students and early arrival as designated

Other Responsibilities

Project a positive image of the Cannon County School District at all times

Keep information confidential concerning school business

Act in a professional manner at all times

May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities

Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint / background process and drug

screen

Appropriate Attendance Record

Dress neatly and appropriately

Performs other duties as assigned

Temperament (Personal Traits)

Ability is required to schedule activities meetings and / or events; gather collate and / or classify

data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety

of circumstances analyze data utilizing defined but different processes and operate equipment

using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals

and / or groups work with data of varied types and / or purposes and utilize specific job-related

equipment. Problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem-

solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines and problem-

solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to

satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include establishing and maintaining constructive

relationships adapting to changing work priorities maintaining confidentiality exhibiting tact

and patience and working flexible hours.

Capacity and Ability Requirements

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform

adequately a task or job duty.

Skills are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to

periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying

assessment instruments operating standard office equipment including using pertinent

software applications and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions

percentages and / or ratios; read technical information compose a variety of documents

and / or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw

conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform

the functions of the job include appropriate codes policies regulations and / or laws; age-

appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and

behavioral management strategies.

Terms of Employment

185 days

Salary

PayScale based upon years of Experience; General Purpose Early Childhood VPK Grant

Funded School Budget line : 73400-163

Evaluation

Principal Assistant Principal Pre-K Director

Physical Demand

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following

physical demands : some lifting carrying pushing and / or pulling and significant fine finger

dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting 20% walking and 40% standing.

Working Conditions

Normal Working Environment

General Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of

responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Elementary School Pre-K

Educational Assistants are in daily contact with other teachers students administration the

general public and other work-related personnel. The ability to handle complaints express a

service-oriented attitude communicate effectively with others and work with limited

supervision is vital.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age race color

gender national origin disability religion genetics creed or veteran status in the provision of

services programs or activities or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon

County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free

Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact

Human Resources for assistance.

Primary Location : Specific Cannon County Elementary School Site

Shift Type : Full-Time

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1