Kindergarten Aide

Kindergarten Aide

Position Summary

To plan, organize, and implement an age-appropriate instructional program in a learning environment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Kindergarten Teacher.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of Heritage Academy.

• Promote and adhere to Heritage Academy policies and procedures.

• Create a learning environment that is engaging and conducive to effective instruction; maintain standards of scholar behavior.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

• Provide direct instruction using a traditional curriculum.

• Instruct and monitor scholars in the use of learning materials and equipment.

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Observe and evaluate scholars’ performance and development.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education: High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 6 months assistant teaching or childcare experience

Special Skills:

• Must be 16 years old

• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Professional and friendly disposition

• Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office tools and Google Suite.

Physical functions: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. Reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Equipment used: Frequent computer use is expected.

Work Environment: Typical classroom environment is expected, exposure to outdoor weather expected.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential function; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.