PRE-K TEACHING ASSISTANT PART-TIME

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Position Information
The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a part-time Pre-K Teaching Assistant
to be responsible for assisting the afternoon program at the year round Gunston Preschooler's Program. This position serves a diverse audience of up to twenty preschool children daily, from three to five years of age, including children that may have disabilities.
Duties include
Assisting with the daily supervision of students inside and outside the classroom, including field trips; Encouraging independent and positive decision making in children, including addressing behavior issues; Preparing instructional materials, classroom displays and instructional activities; Operating and maintaining instructional equipment intended for classroom use, as well as o rganizing necessary supplies and equipment ; Advising the Recreation Supervisor (Play School) and Lead Early Childhood Assistant of any special needs or problems of individual students; Attending all staff meetings, recommended training programs and seminars; Complying to governmental standards, program policies and administrative regulations; and Performing other duties as assigned.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
High school diploma/GED; and Two (2) years of experience in early childhood education/recreation.
Substitution
: Additional education in Recreation, Early Childhood Education/Development, or a related field can be substituted for experience.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
Performing as a teacher/teaching assistant in a preschool, daycare, or school environment; Assessing the needs of preschool age children; Training staff on pre-school issues; Developing relationships with parent groups or community organizations, including working with a culturally diverse populations; and Knowledge of Arlington County and Virginia Department of Social Services State licensing regulations.
Special Requirements
This selected employee will be required to:
Complete 16 hours of training a year related to Early Childhood Education; Obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications within one (1) month of employment; Complete MAT- Medication Administration Training (provided by employer) and Daily Health Training within 90 days of employment; Provide negative TB results or submit to a TB screening; and Complete additional background checks to meet licensure requirements.
If the applicant possesses a license and drives to meetings/trainings, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Covid-19 Vaccination:
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