Pre-K Aide

<p class="p1"><em>As a pioneer in the Charter school movement,&nbsp;</em><em>CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education&nbsp;</em><em>management organizations in the United States,&nbsp;</em><em>providing a wide variety of educational choices&nbsp;</em><em>to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools&nbsp;</em><em>across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina,&nbsp;</em><em>and Louisiana.</em></p> <strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong>

FL-Naples-Innovation Preparatory Academy of Naples

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA)

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.<br /><br /><strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> https://www.charterschoolsusa.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=394111&type=d

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Full-Time

Innovation Preparatory Academy of Naples

Overview: <div> <p>Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest &shy;performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life&trade;. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts&trade;.</p> <p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p> <p>To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life &trade;. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts&trade; through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Pre-K Aide, you will be responsible for assisting a classroom teacher in the general supervision and management of the children. This allows teachers more time to focus on the educational needs of students. The Teacher's Aide must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school's educational philosophy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher.</li> <li>Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students' daily activities.</li> <li>Work individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listen to reading groups, or assist answering questions.</li> <li>Supervise outside playground activities.</li> <li>Help with general housekeeping tasks.</li> <li>Assist the teacher in any other appropriate ways.</li> <li>Perform clerical tasks.</li> <li>Treat all children with dignity and respect.</li> <li>Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district.</li> <li>Operate and care for instructional equipment used in the classroom.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.</li> <li>Follow directions given by head teacher or immediate supervisor.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>Student Management</p> <ul> <li>Assist with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips to assist with student supervision and safety, during play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc.</li> <li>Supervise the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>School/Community Relations</p> <ul> <li>Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.</li> <li>Handle sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.</li> <li>Cooperate and share professionally with other members of the staff.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>The Teacher's Aide will promote:</p> <ul> <li>High academic/achievement for all children.</li> <li>A greater focus on teaching and learning.</li> <li>Flexibility to stimulate local initiatives coupled with responsibility for student performance.</li> <li>Improved linkages among schools, parents, and communities.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <div class="left-aligned row-content"> <div class="section-content"> <ul> <li>Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.</li> <li>Ability to work and interact with individual at all levels of the organization.</li> <li>Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.</li> <li>Displays good communication and uses common sense and a street-smart approach to student psychology.</li> <li>Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.</li> <li>Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral, Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.</li> <li>Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Student Information System (SIS).</li> <li>Good knowledge of company and school policies and procedures.</li> <li>Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.</li> <li>Speak, read, and write English fluently.</li> <li>Successful results of criminal and employment background check.</li> <li>Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.</li> <li>Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.</li> <li>Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.</li> <li>Commitment to company values.</li> <li>Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills will be evaluated on an individual basis.</li> <li>May perform other duties assigned.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Work Environment</strong></p> <p>While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:</p> <ul> <li>Usual school working conditions.</li> <li>May be noisy during high student traffic.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Physical Demands</strong></p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>No physical exertion required.</li> <li>Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.</li> <li>Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>FLSA Overtime Category</strong></p> <p>Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.</p> </div> </div>