About this role
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a proactive and outgoing personality to join our team as a part-time Classroom Support Specialist. This role is ideal for someone who is responsible, enjoys social interactions, and is passionate about building positive relationships with children and their families.
KEY RESPONSIBILTIIES:
• Provide support to Lead and Assistant Teachers by covering their duties at the end of the day
• Communicate effectively with families
• Actively supervise children and engage in play
• Ensure the classroom is clean and organized at the end of the day
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check
• TB skin Test
• Willing to receive Certification of Completion in blood-borne pathogen training.
• Willing to receive Certification of Completion in CPR and First Aide training.
• Willingness to complete/update professional development hours
• Other qualifications may be necessary depending on the respective program requirement changes
Discipline & Counseling
• Teach and enforce classroom rules of conduct and behavior.
• Maintain order in classroom and on playground.
• At the direction of the Teacher, assist in maintaining classroom in a neat and clean manner.
• Report needed repairs and maintenance to the Teacher.
• Counsel students when emotional or academic problems arise.
• Supervise student drop-off areas.
• Shall use positive, non-severe and developmentally appropriate methods of discipline that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation that align with the conflict resolution method established by High Scope.
Job Type: Part Time, some opportunities for additional hours if desired.
Benefits:
• Paid time off
• Holidays and weekends off
• Flexible schedule, with the opportunity for more hours if desired.
• Entry level position with room to grow.
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• 3pm-6pm
Education:
• High School Diploma
Work Location: In person