Instructional Assistant - Preschool
About The Position
This posting is intended to generate a pool of qualified applicants who wish to be considered for vacancies as they develop for the 2026-2027 school year. Provides responsible administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed. All work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher, however, the assistant may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program. Assists in organizing student's supplies and materials, ensuring everything is in proper place and is readily accessible. Maintains a clean and orderly classroom by helping students in cleaning up equipment after instructional activities and making sure that there is no potential hazard present in the classroom.
Requirements
- General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the teaching children including students with special education needs
- Ability to maintain files and information
- Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers
- Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
- Ability to establish and effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and coworkers
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to operate general office equipment, word processing equipment, and computers to accomplish the work assigned
- Innate passion in dealing with very young children
- Must be able to multitask and be flexible as working with kindergartner's age group is often challenging and unpredictable
- Must meet the qualifications of “highly qualified” under No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Has passed the Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 455 or Has a minimum of 48 college credits or A minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
- High school diploma
- Previous experience working with groups of children
- A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications
Nice To Haves
- Assignment placement may require additional training requirements such as and/or specific training on aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Associate degree - CDA in Child Development preferred
- Prior experience working with groups of children
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with instructional activities in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies and other classes
- Reinforce skills taught by the classroom teacher
- Assist children individually with social/emotional behaviors, including understanding and following directions and rules
- Assist small groups of children in various subject areas under the direction of the classroom teacher
- Collect, record and maintain data on students as directed by the teacher
- Assist teachers in providing for the individual needs, abilities, and interests of the students
- Assist teachers in implementing daily and long-range lesson plans
- Assist in the development, preparation and gathering of instructional materials and learning aids
- Prepare the classroom for instruction
- Participate in meetings when directed i.e. staff, meetings w/parents, training etc.
- Monitor students during class, off-site educational trips, lunch, recess, etc.
- Assist students with personal hygiene including toileting as needed
- Perform related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
