Mobile Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Essential Functions:

1. Assists with opening and closing of Mobile PreK program including setting up and taking down equipment and supplies as necessary, ensuring that equipment is in good working order and easily accessible.
2. Drives the Mobile PreK unit from the storage facility to the designated locations to provide high quality PreK programs and back to the storage facility at the end of each program day.
3. Assists with the general maintenance of Mobile PreK unit.
4. Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; reports maintenance and repair needs to supervisor.
5. Ensures compliance with all traffic laws.
6. Operates wheelchair lift and secures wheelchair passengers as required.
7. Works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
8. Maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment.
9. Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment; develop a classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
10. Keeps accurate participant attendance records.
11. Enters and updates class and program information in the computer system. Maintains documentation on all programs and participants.
12. Maintains a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files; performs a variety of record keeping, filing, and other general clerical work.
13. Assists with the formulation and implementation of a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety of children and staff at all times.
14. Works professionally with administration, staff, parents and community.
15. Assists with integrating technology into the instructional program.

1. Attends and participates in professional group meetings.
2. Participates as an active member with other Youth Development and Social Innovation staff.
3. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in early childhood education, child development, youth programming, or elementary education. Experience in youth development programs is desirable.

Training:

On date of application, must have at least nine (9) credits in Early Childhood Education, child development, elementary education, health & human services, or a field related to the essential functions, from an accredited college, or twenty (20) hours of coursework towards a Child Development Associate certification.

And, must complete either a Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) or an AA/AS degree in Early Childhood Education, child development, elementary education, health & human services, or a field related to the essential functions, within two (2) years from the date of hire.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and clean driving record on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

First Aid/CPR/AED certificate by date of hire, and maintenance thereafter

Completion of a department-approved set of courses from the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) within six (6) months of date of hire, and maintenance thereafter.

Special Requirements:

Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

Knowledge of:

Principles and best practices in early childhood education and/or youth development program planning.
Knowledge of early childhood education classroom principles and techniques.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment and software.
Principles and procedures of accurate and complete record keeping.
Techniques used in public relations and customer services practices.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and safety program guidelines and procedures for early childhood education facilities and activities.
Pertinent traffic laws and safe driving techniques with an understanding of all current state and local regulations.
Area roads and landmarks.
Basic first aid and CPR.

Skills in:

Leading the activities of others and assisting in the management of a classroom environment.
Safe operation of an assigned vehicle.
Maintaining records and reports.

Ability to:

Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young children under the age of 5.
Manage multiple assignments.
Meet daily deadlines.
Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.
Think and act quickly in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Communicate with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational
backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences.
Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies:

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism - Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication - Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus - Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability - Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving - Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships - Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise - Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.