Preschool Support Staff - Part Time

MCKINNEY ISD

JOB TITLE: Preschool Support Staff - Part Time
EXEMPTION STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO: Preschool Supervisor
PAY GRADE: Para (1) – 193 Days
DEPT/SCHOOL: Assigned Preschool Campus/Program
DATE REVISED: October 2019

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the preschool supervisor in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of the preschool supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education / Certification:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Must be 18 years of age or older

Background in Education with knowledge of Early Childhood is desired

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to communicate well with children

Experience with daycare licensing preferred

Experience:

A minimum of two years working in an Early Childhood environment preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Know and understand the minimum standards and guidelines for daycare center as provided by the Texas Health and Human Services and exceed these standards.
• Support the children in a classroom environment created to stimulate their emotional, intellectual, and social growth.
• Support the implementation of the daily lessons and activities.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
• Communicate with children in a positive manner and encourage the development of self-control.
• Supervise the children in all activities.

• Manage student behavior in accordance with the MISD Preschool policies and procedures.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Conduct procedures involved with snack time, lunch, playground time, and naptime.

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participate in staff development/training programs to improve job performance.

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as appropriate.

• Attend and participate in MISD Childcare Programs staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; cell phone; equipment related to educational workrooms which includes, but is not limited to, cutting boards, die-cut machines, laminating machine, and poster makers.

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent walking.
Lifting: Regular lifting and carrying of children from 10-45 pounds; may lift and move classroom equipment/furniture.

Environment: Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise; ability to supervise children (physically, visually and auditorially); ability to participate in and conduct floor activities with children; ability to participate in and conduct large motor activities with the children (i.e. exercises, games, etc.).

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress: work prolonged or irregular hours; reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); adapt to mental stress generated by short deadlines and manual workload; adjust work to new programs, sites and ideas; ability to operate and learn new technology systems.

Other: Work as a team member and with peers, teachers, campus personnel and principals; professional demeanor, resourcefulness, communicate effectively with diverse groups and accept supervision; work without day-to-day supervision; regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluations.