Culver City Unified
Instructional Assistant - Child Development (Part-Time)
Culver City Unified, Culver City, California, United States, 90232
About the Employer
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to children in a classroom or other learning environment; assist with assignments, meals, play, hygiene, cleaning and various other activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; provide interim class supervision; perform a variety of clerical support duties.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assist in providing care, supervision and instruction to preschool and school-age children in a classroom or other learning environment. Provide children with proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assist the teacher with the development and implementation of classroom activities. Assist individual and small groups of children with projects and assignments; assist children with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; assist children with homework and classroom assignments; read age-appropriate stories to students. Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; assist in the assessment of student skills and progress; report progress regarding child performance and behavior; confer with parents concerning child progress and behavior as appropriate. Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; log students in and out of classroom as directed; maintain student files as assigned. Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; clean, set up, and set out toys and instructional materials; perform light housekeeping duties including washing dishes, clearing lunch tables and sweeping floors as assigned. Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; prepare snacks; set up and clean eating areas; assist with washing children's hands and faces after play times and meals as needed; assist children with toileting as needed. Oversee and interact with children during games, play, outings, recreational and other group activities; oversee and assist with naptime functions as assigned. Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, paper cutter and laminator. Oversee groups of students in lunchroom, recess and other playground activities as assigned; escort children to and from classrooms; assure safe outdoor play. Attend assigned meetings, conferences and in-services. OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child guidance principles and practices. Classroom procedures and appropriate child conduct. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Operation of standard office and classroom equipment. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques. ABILITY TO:
Assist with anecdotal record keeping and the Desired Results Developmental Profiles. Assist in providing care, supervision and instruction to preschool and school-age children in a classroom or other learning environment. Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support. Assist with eating and housekeeping activities as directed. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures. Operate standard office and classroom equipment. Observe health and safety regulations. Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities. Maintain records and files. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six (6) college semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom and playground environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to safely lift, carry, push and/or pull weights up to 50 pounds with lifting devices, lifting belts or other accommodations, with frequent lifting and carrying of weights up to 25 pounds. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Requirements / Qualifications
Copy of Transcript (Must have six college semester units in Early Childhood Education (unofficial transcripts can be submitted but sealed official will be required upon hire.))
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
The Culver City Unified School District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.
CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's: Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts. Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to children in a classroom or other learning environment; assist with assignments, meals, play, hygiene, cleaning and various other activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; provide interim class supervision; perform a variety of clerical support duties.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assist in providing care, supervision and instruction to preschool and school-age children in a classroom or other learning environment. Provide children with proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assist the teacher with the development and implementation of classroom activities. Assist individual and small groups of children with projects and assignments; assist children with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; assist children with homework and classroom assignments; read age-appropriate stories to students. Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; assist in the assessment of student skills and progress; report progress regarding child performance and behavior; confer with parents concerning child progress and behavior as appropriate. Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; log students in and out of classroom as directed; maintain student files as assigned. Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; clean, set up, and set out toys and instructional materials; perform light housekeeping duties including washing dishes, clearing lunch tables and sweeping floors as assigned. Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; prepare snacks; set up and clean eating areas; assist with washing children's hands and faces after play times and meals as needed; assist children with toileting as needed. Oversee and interact with children during games, play, outings, recreational and other group activities; oversee and assist with naptime functions as assigned. Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier, paper cutter and laminator. Oversee groups of students in lunchroom, recess and other playground activities as assigned; escort children to and from classrooms; assure safe outdoor play. Attend assigned meetings, conferences and in-services. OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child guidance principles and practices. Classroom procedures and appropriate child conduct. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Operation of standard office and classroom equipment. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record-keeping techniques. ABILITY TO:
Assist with anecdotal record keeping and the Desired Results Developmental Profiles. Assist in providing care, supervision and instruction to preschool and school-age children in a classroom or other learning environment. Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support. Assist with eating and housekeeping activities as directed. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures. Operate standard office and classroom equipment. Observe health and safety regulations. Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities. Maintain records and files. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six (6) college semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom and playground environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to safely lift, carry, push and/or pull weights up to 50 pounds with lifting devices, lifting belts or other accommodations, with frequent lifting and carrying of weights up to 25 pounds. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Requirements / Qualifications
Copy of Transcript (Must have six college semester units in Early Childhood Education (unofficial transcripts can be submitted but sealed official will be required upon hire.))
Comments and Other Information
Culver City Unified School District is committed to centering diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in our educational practices - but as a fundamental key to our hiring processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work with all constituents and possess proven commitment to and experience in working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
The Culver City Unified School District supports and adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics.