Wee Care Assistant - Long Term

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

Wee Care Assistant
- Long Term Assignment

• Position Type:
  Early Childhood/ Wee Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Central High School
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives? If so, we invite you to become part of our school corporation!

Why Choose EVSC?

• Impact Lives Daily:
  Every day, you'll have the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower the next generation. Your work will ripple through time, shaping not just individual lives but entire communities.
• Innovate and Grow:
  We're not just teaching we're reinventing education for the 21st century. Bring your fresh ideas and watch them come to life in our progressive learning environments.
• Stability Meets Flexibility:
  Enjoy the security of working in an essential field, coupled with a schedule that respects your work-life balance. Summers off, holidays, and predictable hours allow you to pursue your passions both in and out of the classroom.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent health coverage, robust retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
• Supportive Community:
  Join a team that feels like family. Our collaborative environment fosters lifelong friendships and professional networks.
• Cutting-Edge Resources:
  Work with state-of-the-art technology and innovative teaching tools that make learning exciting for both educators and students.

Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower. Together, we can build a brighter future one student at a time. We are Better Together!

This position is a long-term assignment through May 28, 2027. It is scheduled 5 days per week at 8 hours per day.

$17.06/hr the salary includes compensation for days worked (holidays are not paid).

This position is eligible for employee only medical insurance as well as two sick days and .5 personal day for the spring semester.

High school diploma or GED required. Paraprofessional requirements:

A) 60 college credits; or

B) Complete required online professional development within 60 days of employment. Additionally, a Child Development Associate Certificate is required.

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood education or a bachelor's degree in elementary education with at least 30 hours in early childhood course work.

The Wee Care Early Childhood Instructional Assistant supports the implementation of a high-quality childhood program serving infants through pre-K students by assisting classroom teachers with daily instructional activities, classroom management, child supervision, family engagement, and documentation requirements while fostering a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The Instructional Assistant promotes positive relationships with children and families, supports students' social, emotional, and academic growth, and contributes to the overall success of the early childhood program through collaboration, professionalism, and ongoing professional development.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with planning and leading developmentally appropriate small-group and individualized learning activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.
• Support the lead instructor in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment using appropriate guidance and behavior management strategies.
• Participate in family engagement activities and foster positive relationships with children and families.
• Demonstrate a caring, respectful, and professional attitude toward children, families, and staff at all times.
• Assist with classroom setup and preparation of instructional materials to support curriculum implementation and individualized learning experiences.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete assigned clerical and documentation duties in a timely manner.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and displaying student work, observations, and program documentation.
• Escort and supervise children during transitions throughout the building and outdoor environments.
• Provide active supervision of children in classrooms, playgrounds, cafeterias, and during field trips to ensure safety and compliance with licensing requirements.
• Assist children with toileting, diapering, handwashing, feeding, and other self-care needs as necessary…