Classroom Associate - 2nd & 3rd Grade

, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: 8am - 3pm

Introduction:

The Williamsburg Community School District engages and empowers students to be productive and informed global citizens. The district is committed to the following core values that guide & support the mission and vision of the district: Safe and Healthy Environment, Effective Instructional Strategies, Commitment to Continuous Improvement, Respect, Inspiration and Innovation, Collaboration and Communication, Shared Leadership and Responsibility for Learning.

Description of Role:

Use and model appropriate behavior in keeping with the mission, vision, and beliefs and in accordance with operation procedures and policies.
Welcome, value and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
Work with students in general education settings to support their learning with the assistance of the lead teacher.
Interact with students one-to-one or in small groups of 2-3 students.
Read and discuss stories, engage in various activities that may include reinforcing skills covered in the classroom.
Supervise students in lunch and recess settings with the assistance of other associates and other professionals in the building.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in and outside of the school setting.
Help keep work areas neat and organized to promote positive image.

Minimum Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge: Ability to follow instructions, strong organizational and communication skills, and be a team player. Must be detail-oriented, courteous and respectful. Professional, trustworthy, and confidential conduct is required. Intern must enjoy working with young people, be a self-starter, motivated, and able to communicate clearly and concisely at each age level. Must be nurturing, warm, and compassionate when dealing with families and children.
Experience/Education: Must be a high school student in good standing, and interested in pursuing education as a career after High School. Must be poised, mature and possess a positive attitude while being flexible.
Attire: Appropriate Business Casual clothing attire/shoes.
General physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation: Frequent reaching, walking and lifting up to 30lbs. Occasional kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, grasping, pulling, and pushing and lifting over 30 lbs.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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