Preschool Instructional Assistant
Core
Assists teaching staff in maintaining safe, healthy preschool classrooms and supervises preschool-age children using positive guidance techniques.
Role type
Preschool Instructional Assistant
Builds
Safe, nurturing early education environments for preschool children
Domain
Early childhood education
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supervision of young children, positive guidance techniques, daily routine management (toileting, meals, transitions), classroom cleaning and disinfection, basic record keeping, reliable attendance
Preferred skills
Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate, 1 year community college certificate in early childhood development, High School Diploma or GED
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support teaching staff in maintaining a safe classroom environment, supervise children in classrooms and playgrounds, assist with daily routines, implement classroom activities, maintain classroom cleanliness, communicate with families and staff, provide classroom coverage to maintain ratios
Seniority
Entry-level, no prior experience required