Description JOB TITLE: Preschool Classroom Assistant DEPARTMENT: Child & Youth Services SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Child & Youth Services Assistant Director and/or Preschool/Child Care Manager POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None JOB STATUS: Level II, Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Preschool program activities are scheduled from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM; specific work schedule to be determined by supervisor. Summary: Assist the Preschool Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. The Preschool Classroom Assistant supports daily classroom activities, child supervision, lesson-plan implementation, documentation, family communication, and program events while promoting each child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Preschool Teacher with implementing developmentally appropriate activities that meet children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs • Maintain a safe, orderly, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that meets all applicable regulations • Supervise assigned children at all times in the classroom, on the playground, during meals, and on field trips • Use calm, positive guidance and help minimize waiting times during classroom transitions • Lead group activities as directed by the Preschool Teacher using a variety of materials and teaching methods • Encourage children’s social, self-help, communication, and problem-solving skills • Support classroom setup, organization, labeling, bulletin boards, and preparation of daily materials • Assist with implementing themed lesson plans that promote cognitive, language, pre-writing, fine motor, gross motor, social-emotional, dental, and health development • Help maintain classroom cleanliness by cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, equipment, and activity areas as required • Report safety concerns, needed repairs, and suspected child abuse through appropriate channels • Assist with maintaining inventory of classroom supplies and equipment and communicate needs to the supervisor • Assist with administering student assessments during the fall, winter, and spring • Maintain accurate daily documentation, including attendance, medication records, food-program records, and incident/accident reports • Assist with student enrollment and collection of demographic information • Participate in special events, staff meetings, required trainings, and preschool graduation activities • Follow all Blue River Services, Inc. personnel policies, procedures, and program regulations • Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, staff, the school, and the agency • Participate in and follow emergency procedures • Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications & Skills: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, related degree, or other early childhood credential preferred • Previous experience in an elementary or early childhood program required • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with shared responsibilities and outcomes • Strong time-management, stress-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual child and classroom needs • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with young children • Positive, patient, and professional demeanor with children, families, and coworkers Physical & Work Requirements: • Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds or more • Ability to visually and auditorily supervise children in the classroom, on the playground, and during field trips • Ability to sit on the floor, use child-sized chairs, kneel, crawl, bend, twist, and move at a child’s level • Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor play and daily classroom activities Certifications & Training Requirements: • Maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Preventing Disease Transmission • Complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training annually • Understand and teach ISTAR-KR standards • Participate in all staff development required by the supervisor, grantee agencies, and funding sources • Submit required training evaluation forms and certificates of completion Additional Information: For More information, please contact Angie Browning at [email protected]. Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace. Requirements Education Requirements: • High School Diploma from an accredited school or equivalent required • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, related degree, or other early childhood credential highly preferred • Previous experience working in an elementary or early childhood program required