KINDERGARTEN AIDE - SWAMPSCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 2 POSITIONS NEEDED - PART TIME 19.5 HOURS PER WEEK

The responsibilities of a Kindergarten Aide:

• Assist in daily activities in the kindergarten classroom, including preparing materials (copying, cutting)
• Assist in activities of daily living for kindergarten students (zipping coats, opening lunch containers, tying shoes, etc.)
• Assist in the supervision of kindergarten students in the classroom setting.
• Monitoring and managing students and their behavior and manners during meals in the lunchroom/classroom with particular attention to safety and social distancing protocols (behavior problems will be referred to the teacher or principal according to guidelines established by the individual school site).
• Ensure each meal service flows smoothly while communicating with staff and students professionally and positively
• Manages students during meal service (behavior problems will be referred to the teacher or principal according to guidelines established by the individual school site).
• Communicates with students and school staff positively and professionally, utilizing appropriate customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Circulate throughout the cafeteria or in areas where meals are served and/or eaten, assisting students who need assistance.
• Assists with the cleanliness of the cafeteria/classroom. Cleans the tables, chairs, and floors where students have eaten.
• Dismisses classes in an orderly manner at the scheduled time.
• Participates in training sessions, meetings, and scheduled cleaning days as requested.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Supervise students at playtime and lunchtime and maintain a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical Requirements:

This position may require long periods of standing, walking, and sitting; talking or hearing in person and by telephone; using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls; and reaching with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual may be exposed to ultraviolet lights as are found in computer monitors and copying equipment. The individual may be exposed to various hazards in the building.

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.

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.