Early Childhood Instructional Assistant Anthony On Track Prek; In-District

Job Description

Due to the high volume of reference surveys being sent out and some issues we’ve encountered with the process, we updated our application requirements. The application will now require three professional reference letters, all dated within the last 12 months. If you are a current district employee, please ensure that one of the reference letters is from your current supervisor. Thank you for your understanding.

Job Description (English and Spanish):

• Attention to all instructional assistant applicants

To qualify for instructional assistant positions, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Passing score on the Para Pro exam (457)
• Minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 15 of those credits dedicated to language arts (3 hours), mathematics (3 hours), writing (3 hours), and reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours).

Assist in the implementation of a voluntary, quality, Early Childhood program that aligns with the New Mexico Early Childhood Program Standards.

• Follows National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs serving children from birth through eight years of age.
• Assists the certified teacher in implementing an instructional program which meets the total developmental needs of children (e.g. physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs) and includes health care, nutrition, safety, and multicultural sensitivity.
• Also, assists the certified teacher during home visits and parent teacher conferences.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Promotes Pre-K education and assists in recruitment of students for Pre-K programming.
• Assists the teacher in planning and implementing parent meetings and events such as “Literacy Night”, “Family Math Night”, “Science Night”, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and all required trainings and meetings.
• Participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Assist in planning and attending parent involvement events.
• Support student recruitment and promotion of the Pre-K program.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
• Help prepare and organize instructional materials.
• Supervise children in classroom and during off-site activities.
• Assist the teacher in supervising students while on site or on field trip(s).
• Work as a team member to effectively facilitate the total operation of program goals and objectives.
• Display a desire and enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Use time effectively; be punctual and have good attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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. Demonstrate strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or
• Active enrollment in a degree plan toward an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, with completion of 6 credit hours in Fall and Spring semesters and submission of grades and schedules to the Program Director

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• New Mexico Public Education Department Level III Educational Assistant License
• Must meet one of the following criteria: A passing score on the Para Pro exam (457), OR a minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited college or university, with at least 15 of those hours in:
  Language Arts (3 hours) Math (3 hours) Writing (3 hours) Reading, writing, math readiness, or professional education (6 hours)

Supplemental Information

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports…