In collaboration with Claymont City Schools, the East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a Preschool Aide that is licensed to effectively step into a Preschool Teacher role as needed.   The ideal candidate will have the desire to interact with students who have a wide range of maturity levels,  the ability to manage student behavior, and the experience to offer educational activities that support developmental skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a prekindergarten program
• Valid Ohio license appropriate for the assignment (one of the following):
  • Teacher License with Prekindergarten credentials
  • Associate 5 Year Prekindergarten License
  • Substitute Teacher License with “Education Degree Unlimited” designation
  • Teacher or Substitute Teacher License with the ability to obtain the appropriate Supplemental License within 60 days
• Record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment

Preschool Aide Responsibilities:

• Works with small groups or individual students per teacher’s instructions
• Helps students with a wide range of maturity & developmental levels learn appropriate skills
• Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance
• Supports an inclusive educational environment and helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed
• Encourages student creativity using music, art, and play activities that address the learning style of each student
• Actively participates in planned recreational activities and ensures safety of students
• May assist students with mobility needs or assistive or augmentative devices
• Supervises non-classroom activities as directed (i.e., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips)
• Works with teacher to address behavior problems; assists with intervention and/or intervention plans as needed
• Helps prepare classroom, maintain supplies, organize storage of equipment and sanitize as necessary
• Performs clerical work related to classroom activities and prepares classroom equipment for use
• Prepares snacks for student as required; assists students with routine hygiene

Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:

• Develops written lesson plans and teaches scheduled classes; documents teaching performance objectives according to district guidelines
• Creates effective learning experiences for all students through instruction and use of learning materials and equipment; uses relevant technology to support instruction
• Provides families with information/strategies to reinforce skills learned in school
• Identifies problems that may impede learning and/or the social integration of preschool students; helps identify families that may need intervention services
• Facilitates the transition process for students entering or leaving the preschool program
• Implements effective pupil management by establishing/enforcing rules and procedures
• Monitors the progress of individual students and evaluates the needs of students based on all available information
• Makes referrals for student assistance/intervention when a need is identified; meets mandated deadlines for required paperwork and works with team members
• Evaluates student achievement/performance and assigns grades; prepares progress reports and consults with parents as needed
• Consults with support personnel to address student concerns (i.e., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, etc.)
• Participates in conferences, staff meeting and professional growth opportunities as directed

Additional Details:

• 7:45am – 3:15pm, Monday – Thursday
• Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest via email to Jodie Miles  Email: jmiles@claymontschools.org