Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Niles Community Schools • Niles, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Kindergarten Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a part-time position scheduled for Monday-Friday 9am-2:30pm. The role requires highly-effective communication skills and professionalism for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration, and the community.

Requirements

• Completed two years of college (60 hours) OR Obtained an Associate's Degree or higher OR Pass a formal assessment of knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, within 60 days of employment or as directed by the building principal.
• The initial assessment (WorkKeys Proficiency certificate) will be at the employee's expense.
• A passing score of 460 is required for the WorkKeys assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small group, and large group student instruction within the context of the classroom
• Assist teachers in classroom management, maintaining discipline and other non-instructional functions, as needed
• Assist with the organization and preparation of classroom materials and behavior plans
• Administer and maintain assessment and other student records as outlined

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree