Pre-K Instructional Aide Mascoutah C

Job  019-2327-

Reports To:

Special Education Administrators and Building Principal

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Work Days: 177 days. Anticipated work schedule 7.25 hours per day (Exact times vary by location)

Rate of Pay:
Pay Range is $ per hour (based on experience). Benefits and board paid IMRF available.

Are you passionate about early childhood development? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the foundation for lifelong learning? Join our dynamic educational team as a Pre Kindergarten Instructional Aide and make a lasting difference in the lives of our youngest learners! As a PreK Instructional Aide, you are more than a classroom assistant—you are a mentor, a helper, and an essential part of a joyful, supportive learning community!

Working hand-in-hand with a dedicated certified PreK Teacher, you will create a safe, vibrant, and engaging environment for children to discover, learn, and grow.

This full-time Instructional Aide position in our Pre-K program will be available in October. We are seeking positive, energetic, and patient individuals who love working with young children!

Under the direct supervision of a certified Prekindergarten Teacher, the Instructional Aide provides essential support to the classroom environment and students. This includes assisting the teacher with instructional activities, preparing materials, and working with small groups or individual students to reinforce learning concepts. The aide helps to ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging educational experience for all children. Additionally, the role may involve supervising students during non-instructional times, such as lunch, recess, or arrival/dismissal, and providing general classroom support to help maintain an organized and effective learning space.

The aide may also assist in the upkeep and organization of instructional materials and classroom resources.

• Instructional Support:
  Assist the certified Prekindergarten Teacher in implementing daily lessons and educational activities by preparing materials, setting up learning centers, and helping to manage classroom transitions.
• Student Supervision:
  Supervise students closely during both instructional and non-instructional times, including classroom activities, group projects, playtime, recess, lunch, nap time, and arrival/dismissal, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Small Group and Individual Aid:
  Work with small groups of students or one-on-one to reinforce learning concepts, practice foundational skills (like letter recognition or counting), and provide targeted support as directed by the teacher.
• Classroom Management and Organization:
  Help maintain a clean, organized, and inviting learning environment. This includes tidying the room, organizing supplies, sanitizing toys, and assisting with the display of student work.
• Behavior and Social-Emotional Support:
  Model appropriate social behavior and help students learn to manage their emotions, share, and follow classroom rules, including helping students with conflict resolution.
• Personal Care Assistance:
  Provide supportive assistance with essential personal care routines.
• Communication:
  Maintain open and professional communication with the lead teacher regarding student progress, needs, and any concerns that arise.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Must hold a valid IL paraprofessional license. Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college credit, an Associate Degree, or completion of the Work Keys Paraprofessional…