Pre-K Assistant Pikeville Elementary

Responsible for direction and overall supervision of a group of preschool children. Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works with teacher to implement curriculum.

Duties

• Work with teacher in all activities, including but not limited to: housekeeping, diapering, toilet training and meal service and record keeping.
• Share responsibility in the preparation of daily plans and the preparation of teaching materials.
• Conduct daily small-group activities for an assigned group of children, sharing responsibility for large-group activities and using appropriate adult/child interactions strategies with all children.
• Assume responsibility for a classroom at any given time
• Observe and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences
• Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members
• Supervise daily lunch and playground activities, field trips and walks

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Concern for children as well as an understanding of their developmental needs
• Respect for children's ideas, feelings, abilities and difference
• Tolerance for the range of age appropriate behavior
• Ability to assume needed duties and responsibilities without supervision
• Ability to use discretion in communications with parents in the Teacher's absence
• Ability to move and react quickly and to handle emergencies effectively
• Ability to accept changes in schedules, environment, etc...

Must pass and acceptable TBI/FBI background check.