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Kansas City Public Schools · 5 months ago

Head Start Part-Time Early Learning Assistant

Kansas City, MO

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $15/hr

Kansas City Public Schools is looking for a Part-Time Early Learning Assistant to support Pre-K instructional teams. The role involves assisting in classroom routines and guiding young children through activities that promote their development and preparedness for Kindergarten.

EducationHigher EducationKnowledge ManagementPrimary EducationSecondary Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Adheres to all state child care licensing regulations, KCPS Pre-K regulations and policies

Monitors the arrival and departure of students according to Pre-K requirements and keeping daily records of students, as applicable

Follows district guidelines for reporting incidents, suspected abuse, neglect or contagious disease, communicating with relevant building and program administrators in a timely manner

Maintains minimum adequate staff-student ratio and supervisory requirements at all times, which may include substituting as needed

Participates in cleaning and safety requirements of the Pre-K program, including following required transition procedures when moving children from one area of the school to another

Implements data-driven lesson plans utilizing the approved curriculum, assessments, which include daily classroom routines, procedures and individualization

Promotes and supports children’s social, emotional and physical development consistent with the philosophy of Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline classroom management techniques

Attends all assigned training and professional development opportunities as required

Maintains a welcoming and professional demeanor and a positive environment when working with children, families, colleagues, and building administrators which align with the philosophy of KCPS Early Learning and Conscious Discipline

Utilizes relevant district communications, email, software ad technology effectively in the performance of duties

Maintains up to date Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL certification

Other duties may Be assigned

Qualification

Child Development Associate CredentialPediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL certificationChildrenMissouri state substitute teacher certificationPositive environment maintenanceEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Possess a high school diploma

Desire and ability to work with children ages three and four years old and understand the developmental needs of this age group

Must pass the pre-employment investigation, Criminal/Child Abuse background Check and submission of an initial physical and TB screening

Individuals must have access to reliable transportation as the position may require travel to various Pre-K locations

Adheres to all state child care licensing regulations, KCPS Pre-K regulations and policies

Monitors the arrival and departure of students according to Pre-K requirements and keeping daily records of students, as applicable

Follows district guidelines for reporting incidents, suspected abuse, neglect or contagious disease, communicating with relevant building and program administrators in a timely manner

Maintains minimum adequate staff-student ratio and supervisory requirements at all times, which may include substituting as needed

Participates in cleaning and safety requirements of the Pre-K program, including following required transition procedures when moving children from one area of the school to another

Implements data-driven lesson plans utilizing the approved curriculum, assessments, which include daily classroom routines, procedures and individualization

Promotes and supports children's social, emotional and physical development consistent with the philosophy of Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline classroom management techniques

Attends all assigned training and professional development opportunities as required

Utilizes relevant district communications, email, software ad technology effectively in the performance of duties

Maintains up to date Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL certification

Preferred

Possess a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and/or a two or four year undergraduate degree or willing to enroll in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire

Qualifying score on the ParaPro Assessment or Sixty (60) college hours with a grade point average of at least 2.5. Twenty-four (24) of the sixty (60) hours must be in early childhood, youth development or child/family related courses

Missouri state substitute teacher certification

Experience working with children and families in an urban setting

Company

Kansas City Public Schools

Kansas City Public Schools is an educational institution & a school that manages primary/secondary education for students.

Founded in 1867

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.kcpublicschools.org/

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