Aide Pre-Kindergarten-Hunters Glen ELC

Fort Bend Independent School District - Missouri City, TX

Full-time

Missouri City, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Pre-Kindergarten Aide will support the classroom teacher and assist students in a pre-kindergarten setting. This role involves providing instructional support, maintaining classroom organization, and ensuring the basic needs of students are met under the supervision of the teacher and building administrator.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support for the classroom teacher.
• Work with individual students and/or small groups to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assist with record keeping, preparation, and development of instructional materials and other classroom tasks.
• Provide coverage for the classroom teacher when necessary.
• Operate a variety of classroom instructional equipment, including computers and audio/visual equipment.
• Work cooperatively with substitute teachers in providing instruction and assistance to students.
• Participate in various committees and attend required campus and/or district meetings.
• Assist with supervision of students before, during, and after school on the playground, lunchroom, and during school-sponsored activities.
• Perform housekeeping chores such as sanitizing student work areas and instructional materials.
• Provide for the basic needs of students who are not able to care for themselves, including toileting and feeding.
• Attend required continuing professional education courses and implement strategies with a master teacher.
• Perform clerical tasks such as typing correspondence and copying materials.
• Assist in the safe and orderly movement of all students to and from the classroom.

Requirements

• Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification must be obtained within 10 days of hire.
• Child Development Associate credential preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Experience working with elementary age children and knowledge of the learning process preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Child Development Associate credential preferred.
• Experience working with elementary age children.