Itinerant Aide​/Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher Prekindergarten

Job Summary

Title:

ITINERANT AIDE/EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM ASSISTANT TEACHER – PREKINDERGARTEN

Job

Position Type:
Aide / Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)

Date Posted: 6/25/2026

Location:

Burlington Primary School, Mineral County Schools

Date Available:

SY

Closing Date: 07/01/2026

County:
Mineral County Schools

Shift: 700 AM – 300 PM (may include both classroom and transportation duties: transportation duty times may vary based on student needs)

Employment Term:
Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18‑5‑45; extended terms may be established by the Board

Salary:
Pay Grade E or F, $27,895 – $42,460 (based on 200 days), commensurate with experience and education level, plus applicable supplements

• Assist teacher with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials
• Conduct learning games with students according to established procedures
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with State Law and County policies and regulations
• Maintain a safe and conducive learning environment
• Anticipate and effectively address unforeseen crises associated with working in large groups of children
• Assist with supervision and instruction of children; provide materials and bulletin boards
• Provide individualized and small‑group instruction to reinforce skills taught by the teacher
• Assist in implementing lessons based on district and school objectives, needs, and student abilities
• Assist with supervision of student passengers on buses and maintain a safe traveling environment (if assigned to transportation duties)
• Attend in‑services and workshops as directed
• Maintain confidentiality and unquestionable integrity
• Assist with supervision of children in classroom and other locations throughout the school, including cafeteria and bus
• Participate in bus duty, hall monitoring, lunchroom duty, playground duty
• Maintain positive work habits and perform duties efficiently and productively
• Continually upgrade and maintain skills
• Promote and maintain positive pupil‑staff‑community relations
• Adhere to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Mineral County School's Policy 4210
• Perform duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s)

• High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18‑2‑5
• Hold or qualify for posted classification according to WV Code, and hold Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher certification or have the ability to be certified
• Meet the definition of “Qualifications” in WV Code §18‑4‑8b; demonstrated competency via state‑approved competency test as required
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18‑5‑15c and/or §18‑9‑10 as appropriate
• Must hold one of the following certificates issued by the WVDE: ECCAT I, ECCAT II, ECCAT III
• Successfully complete the current state competency exam for the aide classification pursuant to WV Code §18‑4‑8e and WV State Board Policy 5202
• Ability to facilitate instruction and provide direct and indirect supervision of students under the direction of a professional educator
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position
• Ability to perform basic math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in all units of measure
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to interface effectively with other school personnel, parents and business contacts outside of Mineral County Schools
• Ability to work with children and adults, and to support academics and behavior management
• Ability to demonstrate patience while working with children
• Ability to learn new skills, be flexible and willing to perform a variety of tasks
• Ability to work well with others, follow written and oral directions and complete assignments given
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and staff members
• Self‑motivated and able to work without direct supervision
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Abil…