KinderSprouts Para Educator; Teacher Assistant

Kinder Sprouts Para Educator (Teacher Assistant)

Job  | Date Posted: 7/6/2026 |

Location:

All Elementary Schools

Helena School District #1 has openings for Kinder Sprouts Para Educator positions at Kessler, Bryant, and Broadwater. The Kinder Sprouts program is designed to assist four‑year (4) old students in developing early literacy skills through instruction and play. This position will work eight (8) hours per school day (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Prior successful experience working with and around preschool age children is desired.

As a General Education/Kinder Sprouts Para Educator, you will assist students individually and in small groups.

• Assist with individual and small‑group pupil instruction and play; tutor pupils at teachers' request.
• Assist in maintaining discipline and other classroom functions.
• Assist with attendance and related clerical matters.
• Assist with student hygiene.
• Escort students to and from various rooms.

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with a commitment to completing the District's Title I recognized training.
• At least three (3) months of related experience and/or training;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District.

The position requires the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Current entry level salary range: $15.45–$18.98 per hour, depending on education level and applicable relevant school‑related experience. The position includes a comprehensive benefit package.

Complete the online application and include three professional references. This position will remain open until closed.

Questions? Email human resources

• These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and the Helena Education Association.
• Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.
• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation, a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations.

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