Boone Extended Preschool (BEP) Associate--

Boone Extended Preschool (BEP) Associate-- JobID: 798

• Position Type:

Student Support Services/ Early Childhood

• Date Posted:

10/2/2026

• Location:

Ledges Elementary School

The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our mottoExpect the Best...Achieve Success.

Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning. We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43+million in building projects that was completed in the fall of 2023. This includes a Pre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education center.

The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play. Boone is voted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by Realtor.com.

Title: Boone Extended Preschool Associate

Reports To: Building Principal & Supervising Teacher

Hours:3:00-5:30, 3-5 days per week

Pay:$14.83 per hour

Pay Period: Direct Deposit on last day of the month

SUMMARY:

Provides continuous active supervision, nurturing personal care, and social-emotional guidance for young children in the extended preschool setting. Key responsibilities include facilitating daily self-care and hygiene routines (toileting, rest/nap time), preparing and serving snacks and meals, fostering friendship and problem-solving skills, and supporting play-based learning and early education activities under the direction of the supervisor.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Part time work, you can still be attending high school.

• No experience required; experience preferred in: Working with children.

• Must be at least 16.

• Will have to go through national and state background checks

• Must complete required trainings as assigned.

• Must have a physical in the 12 months.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of early childhood growth, developmental milestones, active supervision protocols, and age-appropriate behavioral guidance.

• Oral and written communication skills and English language skills.

• Interpersonal relations skills for interacting warmly with children, families, and staff.

• Critical thinking, active listening, and gentle conflict resolution/problem-solving skills.

• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple caregiving tasks during frequent interruptions.

• Ability to handle sensitive personal care routines (toileting, bodily fluid cleanup, rest assistance) with dignity, patience, and hygiene standards.

• Ability to diffuse, manage, and de-escalate volatile or stressful child behaviors in a calm manner.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families.

• Knowledge of and adherence to building, departmental, district policies, and State of Iowa childcare regulations.

• Once hired will be required to take 12 hours of HHS childcare training.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of food service/prep hygiene tools, sanitizing agents, and rest cot/mat equipment.

• Operating knowledge of personal computers, child monitoring tools, and online resources.

• Operating knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

Job Tasks Descriptions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Active Supervision & Safety:Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of children across all settings, including classrooms, outdoor play areas, lunchrooms, transitions, and transportation loading/unloading zones. Ensure physical safety by staying within close proximity (3-5 feet) of children prone to elopement and responding swiftly to safety needs.

• Snack & Meal Preparation & Support:Prepare, portion, serve, and clean up daily snacks and meals in compliance with hygiene and nutrition standards. Supervise mealtime, encourage healthy eating habits, model proper table manners, and assist children with feeding as needed.

• Friendship Skills & Problem Solving:Actively coach children in social interactions by promoting sharing, turn-taking, empathy, and cooperative play. Guide children through constructive problem-solving steps and peaceful conflict resolution during peer interactions.

• Personal Care & Rest Time Assistance:Assist children with essential personal care routines, including diapering, toilet training, bathroom guidance, handwashing, and personal hygiene. Create a calm, safe environment for scheduled quiet/nap times and assist children with settling and sleeping.

• Self-Care & Independence Guidance:Support children in building independence with daily self-care tasks, such as dressing, putting on coats and shoes, opening food packages, packing backpacks, and organizing personal belongings.

• Instructional & Play-Based Learning Support:Assist classroom teachers in delivering play-based curriculum activities, storytime, creative arts, and sensory explorations. Assist with preparing classroom materials, setting up play centers, and maintaining a clean, engaging learning environment.

• Behavioral & Health Care Plan Implementation:Carry out specialized health plans, behavioral support interventions, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations under the direction of the supervising teacher or case manager. Apply crisis prevention strategies and safety protocols as trained.

• Short-Term Coverage & Well-Being Monitoring:Provide short-term supervision and coverage (up to 30 minutes) for the classroom when the teacher is called to meetings or emergencies. Monitor child well-being, administer basic first aid, and escort sick or injured children to the health office.

• Perform other childcare and instructional support duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand..

X

.

Walk..

X

.

Sit..

X

.

Use hands to finger, handle or feel...

X

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms...

X

Climb or balance..

X

.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl...

X

Talk...

X

Hear...

X

Taste

X

...

Smell

X

...

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds..

X

.

Up to 25 pounds..

X

.

Up to 50 pounds.

X

..

Up to 100 pounds

X

...

More than 100 pounds

X

...

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare...

X

Analyze...

X

Communicate...

X

Copy..

X

.

Coordinate

X

...

Instruct..

X

.

Compute

X

...

Synthesize

X

...

Evaluate...

X

Use Interpersonal Skills...

X

Compile...

X

Negotiate..

X

.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

...

Work near moving mechanical parts

X

...

Work in high, precarious places

X

...

Fumes or airborne particles

X

...

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

...

Outdoor weather conditions..

X

.

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

...

Extreme heat (non-weather)

X

...

Risk of electrical shock

X

...

Work with explosives

X

...

Risk of radiation

X

...

Vibration

X

...

VISION DEMANDS

REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

No special vision requirements.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Peripheral vision

X

Depth perception.

Ability to adjust focus

X

NOISE LEVEL

Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job

Very quiet.

Quiet.

Moderate

X

Loud

X

Very loud.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, [email protected], at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750.