Instructional Assistant - Preschool

Job in Algonquin, McHenry County, Illinois, 60102, USA

Listing for: Catholic Diocese of Rockford

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-05-07

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 16 USD Hourly USD 15.00 16.00 HOUR

Instructional Assistant Preschool (Part-Time)

St. Margaret Mary Catholic School - Algonquin

Description

Position Title
:
Instructional Assistant

Job Summary
:
To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational support, personal assistance, and guidance for students.

Responsibilities

Works with individual students or small groups of students to practice and reinforce learning of the materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff

Assists as directed by the certified staff in devising and/or implementing special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities

Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff

Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff.

Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student

Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips

Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, restroom breaks, and clothing routines

Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community

Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties

Performs other such duties/assignments as directed by the certified staff

Assists as directed by certified staff in the effort to successfully support students.

Performs other duties and tasks as requested and assigned

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Child Development prefered
Prior experience as an instructional assistant or in teaching children and/or young people
Physical ability to move about the classroom with ease; bend, lift and carry (15 pounds)
Aptitude for the work to be performed
High interest in children, their growth, development, and education
Desire to assist students in a learning environment
Ability to organize and coordinate work with teacher
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth
Professionalism expected in attire, communication, and demeanor

Will be required to complete the Safe Environment requirements of the Rockford Diocese Virtus

Salary Range $15-16/hour based on experience

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