Preschool Aide - Clinton Valley
About the Employer
Skills
Good communication skills are required.
Experience
Experience working with children's groups and/or training in early childhood development or childcare is preferred.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Job Title: Preschool Aide - GSRP - Clinton Valley
Job Description: Clinton Valley 2.5 hrs/day Paygrade 3 $15.44/hr Work Hours: 11:30am - 2:00pm Replacing Lauren Engelbert Effective ASAP
Position Summary
Supports the teacher to ensure the best possible learning experience for preschool-age children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.
Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist the classroom under the supervision of the teacher as directed; duties may include crafts, games, stories, lunchtime, etc.
• Assist teacher in planning and organizing daily events.
• Assist children that are not toilet trained, as needed.
• Monitor children on the playground.
• Communicate with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.
Education, Experiences, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations
• 16 hours of early childhood development classes and CPR/First Aid certification yearly per state requirement.
Knowledge
Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations is required.
Abilities
• Ability to be caring, understanding, and friendly towards students is required.
• Ability to relate to children with special needs is required.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook is required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and community is required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community, and supervisors is required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds of files, materials, computer, and audio visual equipment, etc.
It Is The Policy Of Chippewa Valley Schools Not To Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, Sex (Including But Not Limited To Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity), Religion, National Origin Or Ancestry, Age, Disability, Height, Weight, Genetics, Or Marital Status In Its Programs, Services, Activities, Or Employment.
Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038. Phone: 586-723-2090 Email: djacobs@cvs.k12.mi.us. Inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address). Phone: 586-723-2180 Email: knewhouse@cvs.k12.mi.us. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800) 482-3604 or mdcrservicecenter@michigan.gov.