Preschool Assistant

Join the Lafayette School team as a Preschool Paraprofessional and play a vital role in supporting the education and care of young learners in our Little Bronchos program.

We are seeking a dedicated and caring individual to work directly under the supervision of our Little Bronchos Coordinator. As a Preschool Paraprofessional, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and instruction of students across all activities and locations. You will also maintain complete confidentiality about students and their records.

• Assist with students' arrival to and departure from school, including helping bus drivers and students with adaptive equipment and monitoring the physical welfare of students.
• Accompany students in different school and community settings, or escort students between different locations, such as classrooms, libraries, computer labs, and community-based activity locations.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and other activities of daily living, following universal precautions.
• Assist teachers with functional assessment activities to gather information about students' current levels of performance, both strengths and needs.
• Work with individual and small groups of students using age and developmentally appropriate curriculum activities.
• Tutor individuals or small groups of students using instructional objectives and methods developed by teachers and other professional practitioners.
• Lift, transfer, seat, or position students for functional participation in activities using instructional objectives and methods developed by teachers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
• Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher and behavior consultant.
• Assist with supplementary work for students and supervise independent study.
• Conduct prescribed/standardized reading and math programs.
• Assist the teacher with crisis intervention and discipline.
• Supervise playground, lunchroom, and other student settings.
• Operate equipment and assistive technology devices, such as audio-visual, office, communication devices, computers, and seating and other positioning equipment.
• Prepare classroom materials and bulletin boards, and maintain classroom supplies.
• Set up and maintain classroom equipment and learning centers.
• Prepare individualized instructional materials.
• Observe and record information about students' performance and behavior.
• Record attendance, maintain records, such as grade books and medication administration records, and perform other clerical tasks.
• Attend staff or IEP meetings at the request of the teacher or administrative personnel.
• With teacher instruction, will independently study materials to develop skills and knowledge of classroom curriculum/procedures/best practices and use of equipment and/or technology.
• Perform general duties appropriate to type of class as requested by the Coordinator.
• Maintain records of students' progress.
• Meet CCDF and Paths To Quality staff requirements.

• Child Development Associate Certification preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• 20 hours of online Early Childhood Education training.
• Ability to work and relate well with young children.
• Dependable.
• Punctual and consistent attendance.

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to maintain confidentiality about students and their records.

Interested candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, to the Lafayette School Human Resources department.