Function of the classification of Instructional Aide, Child Development (Substitute):
Under the supervision of an assigned administrator, assists certificated teachers or other certificated personnel by performing a variety of instructional tasks, related clerical duties and other related work; tutors individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; assists teacher with group direction; sets up work areas, displays and exhibits, operates audio-visual equipment, operates educational training equipment and distributes and collects papers and supplies; assists teachers in planning, organizing and managing a classroom environment designed to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, creative and social skills of assigned students; prepares materials for instruction; provides assistance to children; creates and maintains children's interest in activities and learning centers; assists students with homework as necessary; organizes and supervises students in playground activities; maintains classroom in a neat and orderly manner; assists with cleanup as necessary; assists children in toileting as necessary; assists the teacher in providing information to parents and visitors regarding specific activities in classroom, including techniques of working with individual children and small groups; may participate with teacher in parent conferences of a non- confidential nature and general parent orientation; assists with supervising rest and nap periods; prepares and serves snacks and other meals as appropriate; cleans up serving area after meals; if assigned to infant care, changes diapers, prepares formula, feeds and bathes infants and performs a variety of other duties required in the care of children between six weeks and three years of age; performs a variety of classroom related clerical duties, such as preparing instructional materials, scoring papers, recording grades, taking roll, and maintaining records and files; assures the safety of students by safety practices; participates in meetings and in-service training programs as required; assists students by providing proper modeling, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance; performs other related duties as assigned within classification.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED. A valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or at least six units of early childhood education.
Desirable Qualifications: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher or proof of application in process. Experience working with youth, preferably in an organized setting, and including volunteer experience working with children in a school setting. Valid Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certificates.
Selected Child Development applicants must receive livescan clearances through the Department of Social Services for Community Care Licensing.
Hours: Various months, various hours per day positions, various locations
Deadline: Open until filled
Knowledge of: Basic subjects taught in District schools including English, Mathematics, Reading, Science and Social Science; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; reading and writing communication skills; oral and written communications skills; safe practices in classroom and playground activities; interpersonal relationship skills; classroom record-keeping techniques; skills necessary to work successfully with infants and preschool aged children; early childhood development; child guidance principles and practices; safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Ability to: Print and write legibly; understand and follow oral and written direction; communicate effectively with children; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain confidentiality of student records; understand and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; administer and score a variety of tests in accordance with appropriate laws; assist with instruction and related activities of the assigned learning environment; operate instructional and work related office equipment; perform simple classroom related clerical duties; assist certificated personnel who provide reading instruction in a tutorial setting, work with preschool and/or school age children; change diapers and toilet train children if assigned to infant care; assist children with personal needs; work effectively in a multiethnic setting;
Deadline: Open until filled