Preschool Associate

Preschool Associate

Boone Community School District Ledges Elementary School - Boone, Iowa

• Job : 5833434
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)
• Position Type: Full-time
• Job Category: Classroom Teacher >
  Preschool

Assists students with basic classroom work, including computers, language arts, math, and research. Supports classroom teacher in preparing classroom work and assists students in general and special education classrooms.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: No experience required; preferred experience working with children
• Skills: Oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, computer and word‑processing, customer service, critical thinking, problem solving, organizational skills, confidentiality, multitasking, crisis management, adherence to school district policies and Iowa laws, building and departmental policies
• Technical: Knowledge of personal computers, online resources, telephone, copier, fax, email, typical office equipment

• Provide support to students in regular and special education classrooms, including adapting work, monitoring behavior, implementing health care plans, cafeteria/recess/bus assistance, crisis intervention, behavior management, specialized therapy programs, and maintaining proximity to students as needed.
• Assist with classroom activities, curriculum instruction delivery to individuals and small groups to ensure mastery of subjects.
• Assist teacher(s) with grading, attendance, instructional center tasks, material preparation, laminating, copying, filing.
• Mentor and support students with diverse abilities and disabilities.
• Supervise and monitor students during playground, lunchroom, field trips, passing periods, and classroom activities, ensuring safety and proximity.
• Assist injured or sick students to the health room.
• Cover classroom for short periods (up to 30 minutes) when teacher is absent.
• Assist with assessment testing and monitoring of student performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, talking, hearing, and tasting. Weight & force demands up to 100 pounds. Mental functions: comparing, analyzing, communicating, copying, coordinating, instructing, computing, synthesizing, evaluating, interpersonal skills, compiling, negotiating. Work environment may involve wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, chemicals, hazards, extreme temperatures, electrical shock, explosives, radiation, vibration.

Vision demands: none special. Noise level: moderate to loud.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036;

• Julie Trepa
• 500 7th St
• Boone, Iowa 50036
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• Email: jtrepa.ia.us