DescriptionAs part of the educational team, the Paraprofessional/Van Driver helps plan lessons and activities and participates in classroom, playground, and walking field trip activities. These activities are designed to enhance all areas of each child's development. The individual will be held responsible for assisting with the implementation of all program requirements including but not limited to; lessons, daily and routine activities, professional development opportunities, staff meetings, and transportation support. The paraprofessional/ van driver will adhere to all performance and outcomes standards as prescribed by the approved program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Participate in training to build an understanding of the approved model of early learning programming.
- Support the Lead Teacher structure to ensure a continuity of care system is in place for all children.
- Assist with the implementation of the approved curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and/or School Age Children.
- Assist with learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their language acquisition and vocabulary.
- With the Lead Teacher, guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, walking field trips, and selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
- Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the center's smooth functioning, which at times may require changes to meet the children's needs.
- Write observations per assessment procedure as directed by the Lead Teacher.
- Assist with parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices.
- Guide children's acquisition of social skills and wellness
- Attending staff training and meetings and parent meetings as requested.
- Assist in providing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment
- Assist in conducting the daily health and environment checklist
- Assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed.
- Assist the lead Teacher in the completion of required reports.
- Complete timely and accurate time sheets.
- Assist as requested, in transition activities.
- Distribute newsletters, flyers, and other information to families as instructed by the Lead Teacher.
- Actively participate in the development and implementation of the Paraprofessional Development Plan
- Perform other duties as may be required
- Transport school age children to our Center sites on a daily schedule.
- Schedule routine maintenance for vans.
- Adhere to state and government guidelines when transporting children.
Qualifications: High School Diploma must have a valid Arkansas driver's license, a safe driving record acceptable to ARcare's insurance carrier and must be able to relate and communicate well with others. Here are some of the benefits you can receive when you become part of the ARcare family:
- Liberal benefit package, which includes:
Medical insurance with option of Health Savings Account Dental insurance coverage Employee/family clinic services without fee Vision insurance Life Insurance Long & Short Term Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Regular Work Hours/Schedule Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Paid Sick leave Travel reimbursement CEU/CME allowance/reimbursement In-House Trainings (CPR or other required trainings)Requirements
- Van School Driver / Paraprofessional must be 21 years of age.
- Prefer a minimum of 1 year experience working with children, however not required, we are willing to train the right candidate Prior experience working in a childcare setting.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must be able to operate 15 passenger van.