Early Childhood Instructional Assistant - Float - Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation : Job Details

Our people are the single most important asset we have in the EVSC. - Dr. Smith, Superintendent Join a school district where employees are truly making a difference in the lives of students each day. Click here to learn more about our award winning district!We look forward to hearing from you!Position Details:Early Childhood Assistant positions are based on a 183 day school year, 5 days per week and 6.75 hours per day.This position will float between various rooms and locations based on staffing needs, supporting all ages of the program.Salary:YearHourly Rate1$16.402$17.183$17.974$18.755$19.546$20.137$20.738$21.329$21.9010$22.5011$23.0912$23.62Paid Stipends!Full-time, early childhood assistants can receive up to three paid stipends in the 2024-25 school year! These stipends provide an additional week of pay during Fall, Winter and Spring breaks! The hourly rate for a current EVSC assistant will be based on years of service with EVSC in an assistant role. Annual, incremental pay increases are given for each year of service with the EVSC in this role if an employee has worked 120 days in a school year. New employees will begin on year 1.Education Requirements:

• Completion of the Child Development Associate Certificate and/or completion of an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education required;
• Or
• Complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment. This position does require an additional certification of a CDA. If you are interested in the position but do not have your CDA, EVSC will financially support employees in achieving their CDA while working in the role. Completion of the CDA must be performed within one year of employment.

Additional Requirements:Prior to employment, applicants must complete the following:

• National criminal background check, including fingerprints, and Child Protective Index check
• Physical, TB Test and Drug Screen
• Online training for: Child Abuse and Neglect, Foundations, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Safe Sleep
• A valid driver's license is required for travel to various schools.

Benefits:EVSC offers four (4) Anthem medical insurance plans. Single medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position. Employees may pay the additional cost to add family members. Click here to view the rates for each plan. If elected, insurance coverage begins the first of the month following the successful completion of a 30-day probationary period. Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use any of the three EVSC Health & Wellness Centers. The health clinics provide primary care services, generic prescription medications, physicals, health screenings, and labs; all at NO COST to the employee or covered family member.EVSC is proud to provide accumulated paid time off for:

• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Personal Business Days
• Snow days

EVSC employees have access to the EVSC Wee Care Learning Centers. The Wee Care program provides a quality early learning experience for employees' children as young as six weeks through age five at a special employee rate. This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA). Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan. Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan.Eligible employees may enroll in the EVSC group life insurance and long term disability plans. EVSC also offers a variety of voluntary insurance products through American Fidelity. EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters.SUMMARY: The early childhood instructional assistant will assist the lead instructor in daily classroom and building activities of children enrolled in the extended day program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead/Assist with small-group activities.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions while using positive approach to behavior management.
• Assist with family engagement activities and home visits.
• Present a pleasant, caring, respectful attitude toward children.
• Assist with set up of classroom.
• Prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
• Assist with attendance reports and related clerical functions.
• Assist with collecting and displaying documentation.
• Operate standard school equipment (i.e. computer, copier, laminator, technology, audiovisual equipment).
• Escort and supervise children as they move to and from various rooms.
• Supervise children within the building, on the playground, and on field trips.
• Assist with toileting and self-care needs of children when necessary (may include diapering).
• Assist with assessments and planning.
• Collaborate with co-workers.
• Attend and participate in meetings and professional development, as required.
• Work with co-workers to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of, and in compliance with, corporation policies and state requirements.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervises children.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Completion of the Child Development Associate Certificate and/or completion of an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education required;Or High school diploma or GED required. All new employees are required to complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment and must have a willingness to complete the CDA certification.LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, instructions, and documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence clearly and concisely and using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to speak effectively with good grammar with individuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to read small print.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
• Must be able to push items of fifty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level can vary depending on the daily activities within the work environment.
• The work environment is frequently interruptive, as the employee must meet multiple demands from many people.
• Frequently, the employee must work irregular and/or extended hours.
• The work environment includes inside and outside areas.
• The work environment includes exposure to sunlight; risk of being bitten by animals or insects; exposure to environmental allergens (grass, weeds, pollens, trees) and occasional exposure to solvents, degreasers, pesticides, and/or herbicides.
• The employee may be exposed to CRT's.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9- 1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, TitleIX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI (Civil Rights Acts of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the communityThe Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.