Instructional Assistant IA - Pre-K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) 2026-2027 Anticipated Vacancy
About The Position
The Instructional Assistant supports teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment so pre-kindergarten students can fully participate in the instructional program and use available resources. The position works under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher and serves the Early Childhood Programs Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program for children ages 4–5 at Gulf Trace Elementary School in Holiday, Florida. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible School Related Personnel position. The vacancy is anticipated for the 2026–2027 school year; the estimated start date is not provided. The role requires an associate degree, completion of 60 semester hours of college, or a passing score of 457 on the ParaPro Test. Required training, federal and state health requirements, specified certifications, and VPK-related training must be completed according to the timelines provided in the posting. A health examination and tuberculosis screening are also required. Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start program receive preference for applicable Head Start vacancies.
Requirements
- Associate degree, completion of 60 semester hours of college, or a passing score of 457 on the ParaPro Test.
- Satisfactorily complete any required training and meet all mandated federal and state health requirements.
- Have knowledge of federal and state guidelines related to Pre-Kindergarten Services.
- Complete an initial health examination by a physician upon offer, or official Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET), as applicable.
- Complete tuberculosis screening to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others.
- Complete American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED courses, or complete them within three months of hire.
- Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or obtain it within two years of hire.
- New staff hired after the VPK program begins must complete the listed VPK trainings within two months: Standards for Four Year Olds; Most have Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors; How to Administer the VPK Assessment; Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom; Integrating the Standards: Phonological Awareness; and VPK Assessment Instructional Implications.
Nice To Haves
- Current or former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start program receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment for pre-kindergarten students.
- Help students take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
Benefits
- Benefit eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
