Teacher Assistant - Pre-K; Anticipated

Pre-Kindergarten Aide – Non Exempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) assigned
Paygrade: IS2 – 187 days

• Position Type: Teacher Assistant – Pre-K
• Date Posted: 2/20/2026
• Location: TBD Location

Assist in the preparation and management of Pre‑K classroom activities and administrative requirements under the supervision of a certified teacher.

• Associate’s Degree or minimum of 48 college credits
• Paraprofessional Certification for Educational Aide or eligibility for certification

• Ability to work well with children
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively

• Previous successful experience working with children

• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Assist the Pre‑K teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of tests and assignments.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly Pre‑K classroom.
• Assist in the use, care, and maintenance of audio‑visual and other equipment.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Help the Pre‑K teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the Pre‑K teacher.
• Assist in supervising Pre‑K students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the school.
• Perform cafeteria duty, bus duty, and playground duty as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining the personal hygiene of students.
• Assist in lifting and positioning students as directed by the teacher.
• Perform or assist with self‑help skills for students such as toileting, feeding, dressing and diaper changes.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside, may work outside
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); write and interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; district‑wide and statewide travel
Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; other duties as assigned

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.