Teaching Assistant (Little Lions Preschool)

Term of Employment: Full time/10 months with benefitsSalary Range: $15.45 - $16.00/hour DOEFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPosition SummaryAssists the preschool teacher with implementation of developmentally appropriate instructional activities, supervises high school students working with the children and completing various job related tasks.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.Duties/ResponsibilitiesCares for preschool children at the Little Lions Preschool located at Mountain View High SchoolParticipates in planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children while incorporating Arizona Early Learning StandardsProvides direct instruction and assistance to preschool children by implementing lesson plans Provides information to parents regarding classroom procedures, activities and behaviorFollows and completes established procedures and assigned dutiesProvides direction supervision for the implementation and evaluation of high school students working with childrenMaintains compliance with DHS and Quality First regulationsCompletes annual training requirements and participates in professional development opportunitiesAssists with checking students into and out of the facility, checking for identification and parent permissionsMaintains confidential files of enrolled children, tuition files and other clerical dutiesProvides for the physical comfort and safety of the preschool childrenPerforms other related duties as assignedQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsMinimum QualificationsMust be at least 18 years oldHigh school diploma or GEDAn Associate's degree or higher preferred or;At least 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related field or; passing score on a skills assessmentOne year experience working with preschool children or school age children in a formal settingAbility to operate basic office softwareAbility to lift up to 40 pounds on a limited basisAbility to perform basic accounting dutiesMethods, techniques and strategies used with preschool childrenValid First Aid/CPR certificationProof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957Negative TB skin test within the last year, Tetanus with Pertussis, Hepatitis B seriesValid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or be able to obtain oneValid Arizona Driver's LicenseKey CompetenciesAbility to demonstrate problem solving skillsEffective oral and written communication skillsAbility to complete tasks from written and oral instructionsAbility to work with students in the appropriate grade levels (preschool and high school students)Ability to work collaboratively with staff membersApplication ProcessInternal Applicants: Submit a letter of intent, and an updated resume to Martha Martinez at mmartinez@pimajted.orgExternal Applicants: Submit cover letter, resume, one professional reference letter and a copy of certificate(s) via the district's online application system (https://www.applitrack.com/pimajted/onlineapp) Open until filled.Pima County JTED #11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, language of origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. Unless expressly superseded by controlling federal or state statutes, regulations or court decisions, this policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Joint Board does business.