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Chester Community Charter School

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Kindergarten Aide

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Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.

Job Summary:

Paraprofessional (Kindergarten Aide) works under the supervision of the classroom teacher and serves as a support person in the classroom. This position provides appropriate services to the students, helping to implement suggested educational activities and in monitoring student behavior.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist teachers with the logistics of instructions. Including passing out books, supplies, attendance, and making copies
  • Assist teachers in monitoring student’s work behavior
  • Monitors children during lunch and recess
  • Assists with movement of children through hallways and onto and off buses
  • Assists teachers with reinforcing instruction and small group learning. This includes working with individuals or small groups of students, administering tests, grading tests and homework
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • An associate degree or at least 48 postsecondary education credits; or the successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics
  • Previous work with inner city youth a plus.
  • Secure three background checks:
  • Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
  • FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

  • MS Office Suite
  • The fundamentals of working with various students, parents, other teachers and leadership
  • Knowledge of policies and regulations necessary to answer work-related and general information questions

Demonstrated Ability to:

  • Take and follow directions as indicated by the classroom teacher
  • Effectively manage time and effectively manage students in the classroom
  • Work well with students of all ages
  • Represent one’s self and CCCS in a positive and professional manner consistent with a personal commitment to fulfilling the District’s mission statement and core values while displaying service and involvement, creativity and innovation, dignity and respect, personal and professional integrity, and a duty to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure
  • Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the CCCS community in a timely and courteous manner
  • Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies and CCCS regulations

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

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What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter

  • Address (Street)
  • Address (City)
  • Address (State)
  • Address (Zip Code)
  • Do you currently have any relatives that are employed by or enrolled in Chester Community Charter School? choose one
  • If yes, please list their names optional
  • Are you legally able to work in the U.S? choose one
  • Years of related experience (Full-Time, Full-Year, Relevant Experience – substitute experience does not count)
  • Highest Level of Education choose one
  • District Policy: The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources. Application Confirmation Statement: I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by the School, I will abide by all Board of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from the federal, state, county, and/or local law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I will be required to take a physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the School and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information. I understand that this application will be considered active for one year from date of submission. Please agree to the terms above: choose one
  • Initials confirming you acknowledge our District Policy and Application Confirmation Statement
  • Affirmation Date (Today's Date: mm/dd/yyyy)
  • Are you comfortable submitting to an FBI and Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check? choose one