PreSchool Instructional Assistant
About The Position
Gateway Regional School District is seeking a dynamic early childhood Instructional Assistant for an integrated preschool classroom at Littleville Elementary School. The role supports young children with a broad range of abilities, including students with disabilities, and provides coverage across two programs to help ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate support and services. The ideal candidate is energetic, caring, flexible, professional, willing to learn, and able to work as part of a team. The position involves frequent movement between standing and the floor, assistance with toilet training and diaper changing, supervision of outdoor activities, and limited classroom cleaning and disinfection, especially during snack setup. Additional duties may include recess supervision and bus duty. The salary range is $18.24–$29.18, depending on education, experience, and placement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Energetic, caring, flexible, and willing to learn.
- Ability to take feedback and instruction from the classroom teacher and therapists.
- Professionalism regarding confidentiality.
- Ability to get up and down from the ground frequently throughout the day.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
- Coursework in early childhood education preferred.
- Experience working with young children with and without disabilities preferred.
- Experience with or knowledge of children with Autism preferred.
- Knowledge of sign language is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Work with students with limited academic, behavioral, and social skills, including students with disabilities.
- Promote students’ independence, social skills, and language development.
- Remain flexible with job duties and take feedback and instruction from the classroom teacher and therapists.
- Maintain professionalism regarding confidential information.
- Get up and down from the ground frequently throughout the day.
- Assist with toilet training and diaper changing.
- Supervise outdoor activities.
- Perform limited classroom cleaning and disinfection, especially during snack setup.
- Provide coverage across two programs to support students with disabilities and ensure appropriate support and services.
- Perform additional duties as needed, such as recess supervision and bus duty.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
