Pre-K Language Assistant - BES

Harrisonburg City Public Schools BLUESTONE ELEMENTARY
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Harrisonburg City Public Schools BLUESTONE ELEMENTARY
- Harrisonburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5958363
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Pre K Language Support Assistant

Reports to:

Director of Pre K Programs

Contract:

200 Days

Salary Scale:

Teacher Assistant Scale

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Revised:

10/2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists teachers in supporting the language development, communication, and classroom participation of Pre-K students across multiple classrooms. Under teacher direction, provides intentional language support through play, daily routines, and individual and small-group activities to help students access instruction, interact with peers, and build kindergarten readiness. Supports multilingual learners and other students who need additional opportunities to develop language.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of two years of college; associate or bachelor degree preferred.
• Proficiency in spoken and written communication; bilingual ability preferred.
• Experience working with young children preferred, including children and families from diverse linguistic, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with equity and inclusion frameworks. Models non-discriminatory practices
• in all activities. Respects the worth, dignity and individual differences of others.
• Ability to learn and use developmentally appropriate strategies for vocabulary, listening comprehension, conversation, and early literacy.
• Ability to follow teacher-directed plans, maintain accurate records, organize materials, and work independently within assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to manage a schedule across multiple classrooms and maintain collaborative relationships with students, teachers, assistants, specialists, and administrators.
• Emotionally mature, objective, and sensitive to the needs of others. Able to handle
• responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships
• with students, families and co-workers.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of office/instructional equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and email.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides language support in assigned classrooms according to a coordinated schedule and teacher-identified student needs; communicates schedule changes and missed sessions promptly.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to plan language support aligned with current themes, classroom instruction, and individual student needs.
• May substitute for teachers when needed.
• Works with individual students and small groups under teacher direction to strengthen vocabulary, listening comprehension, expressive language, conversation, and early literacy.
• Embeds language practice in centers, books, songs, meals, transitions, outdoor play, and other daily routines so students can use skills in meaningful situations.
• Uses teacher-approved visuals, gestures, objects, repeated language, and other supports to help students understand directions and participate in classroom activities.
• Supports multilingual learners while respecting and valuing their home languages, cultures, and family experiences.
• Coordinates with teachers and relevant specialists to use recommended communication supports consistently. Implements assigned strategies
• Records teacher-requested observations and progress information accurately, shares student responses and concerns with teachers, and maintains confidentiality.
• Assists with student supervision and assigned classroom, lunch, arrival, dismissal, or bus duties while following safety procedures.
• Assists with helping children with personal hygiene and bathroom training when needed.
• Participates in required meetings, professional learning, and training; demonstrates dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Complies with division policies, procedures, and the HCPS Strategic Plan; performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Light work, lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Regular travel throughout the school and effectively interact with students, staff, and community members. Vocal communication is required for…