Substitute Instructional Assistant - California State Preschool

Substitute Instructional Assistant - California State Preschool

REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL

RCSD takes pride in our dedicated workforce and strong connection with our students, families, and community. Our highly dedicated and skilled team of professionals provides a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners. We are looking to build our workforce with a staff who share this vision and want to instill passion in learning emphasizing student strengths and gifts for all learners: all abilities, all ethnicities and cultural identities, LGBTQ+ youth, and multilingual learners.

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist a certificated teacher in providing a variety of instructional and constructive materials, play activities and programs to pre-school and school aged students at an assigned child development center; assist in the development of student's cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills; assist in the preparation of instructional materials, toys and equipment and provide routine clerical support.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist instructional personnel in providing a variety of instructional and constructive materials, play activities and programs to pre-school age and school aged students; assist in the development of a variety of instructional materials.
• Assist in the planning, organizing and managing of a classroom environment designed to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and creative skills of assigned students.
• Assist instructors by providing assistance and guidance to individuals and groups of children to create and maintain children's interest in activities and learning centers.
• Organize and supervise children during playground, classroom and other activities as assigned; administer first aid as needed.
• Demonstrate and encourage students in safe activities and behavior; assist in the development of appropriate social behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Assist students in the development of self-help skills and communication skills.
• Prepare materials for reading, crafts and other instruction; schedule, prepare and operate audio-visual equipment including a VCR, movie and slide projectors, record players and cassette players; operate general office equipment and other instructional equipment.
• Assist in the identification of emotional, physical, social and learning needs of students; confer with instructional personnel to adjust activities as needed.
• Maintain classroom and play areas in a safe, orderly and sanitary condition; prepare instructional materials, visual aids, manipulatives, toys and other equipment for classroom and playground activities; replace and reorganize materials and equipment as needed.
• Confer with instructional personnel to discuss, plan, adjust and implement curriculum to meet student needs; administer, score and record test results as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned; participate in teacher parent conferences and contact parents as assigned; translate oral and written communication between teachers, parents, students and administrators as required.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of student records and files; maintain, distribute and account for textbooks, supplies, toys and equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic concepts of child development.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Typical behavior characteristics of children including preschoolers.
• Requirements of maintaining a children's center in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Basic first aid.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist in the planning, organizing and managing of a children's center classroom.
• Demonstrate a patient, receptive and empathetic attitude toward children.
• Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain classroom and playground area in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Perform clerical duties including typing and preparing and maintaining routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Perform first aid according to established procedures and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with preschool aged children.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 6 ECE units or Associate Teacher Permit.
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