JOB TITLE
Early Childhood Lead Associate
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Early Learning Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Early Learning Supervisor, provide assistance to instructional personnel. Monitor, supervise and lead lessons in the preschool classroom. Participate in classroom activities, and assist in the day to day functions of the program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified candidates must have at least one year experience working with children birth-age five in an educational or childcare setting. BA/BS degree or the equivalent of four years post-secondary in education or related field. High interest in working with children or in the education field. Strong written and verbal communications skills necessary. Ability to follow instructions well and communicate effectively with children, parents and staff.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The primary function of the early childhood lead associate is to assist the full time classrooms throughout the day.
- SKILLS REQUIRED:
Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:Plan instruction for classroom time including unit plans, classroom activities and daily lesson plans. - Direct a group of children as indicated by Supervisor, lead teacher or designee.
- Follow all building, district, and program health and safety procedures.
- Attend assigned staff meetings and in-service training.
- Substitute as needed throughout the program.
- Providing support to lead teachers
- Work cooperatively with lead teacher to integrate lessons
- Assist other staff when necessary with prep work for activities.
- Providing support to associate teachers.
- As lead associate, assist associates with tasks as needed including skyward (timesheets & vacation time), computer programs, classroom prep (as needed), etc.
- Assist other staff when necessary with prep work for activities.
- Providing support to Early Childhood Coordinator.
- Maintain the appearance of the program site.
- Organizing & maintaining toy storage areas
- Assist with monthly display rotations
- Assist in the planning of special Early Childhood events throughout the year, and document data from special events.
- Assist with fundraisers and book orders.
- Assist with weekly communications including events, class pictures, and canva designs.
- Inventory, organize, order, and deliver supplies.
- Organize students on transportation services on a daily basis.
- Maintain the appearance of the program site.
- Communicate with district transportation when schedules differ.
- Communicate with building services (i.e. nutrition services, DAPE) when preschool schedules conflict.
- Assist with Scanning and filing Early Childhood Screening records.
- Update staffing calendar in EC office.
- Assisting the behavior challenges throughout the day.
- Collaborate with other professional staff regarding the needs of students respecting data privacy.
- Interact with children as appropriate such as giving positive feedback to children, disciplining when necessary, comforting children, and participating in program activities.
- Encourage problem solving among children using positive reinforcement, redirection, positive role modeling, and conflict mediation.
- Put in writing any accident or incident concerning staff or children and notify the coordinator or lead teacher.
- Model effective adult/child interactions.
- Other duties as assigned
Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.