Kindergarten Instructional Assistant Maryville Elementary

Join Us For The  School Year

Assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

Seeking applicants with the following qualifications.

• Have strong communication skills and the ability to relate to students.
• Have the belief that all kids can learn at high levels.
• Have a positive attitude and a tremendous work ethic.
• Be dedicated to the profession.

Position Details

Hours: 2 hours per day

Contract Length: 179 days per year

• 170 student instructional days
• 7 planning days
• 2 extended days

Contract Adjustments: Contracted days will be prorated based on the start date

Employment Status: Part-time (not eligible for benefits)

Employment Type: 10-month employee on the classified pay schedule

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Must meet one of the following:
• 48 college semester hours
• An Associate's Degree OR
• High school diploma plus a passing score on the Para educator Assessment Exam.
• Documentation: Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements to HR upon recommendation for hire.

Compensation & Experience Credit

Pay Scale

• Starting Pay (Step
  0): $16.46/hour
• Experienced Pay (Step 10): $20.26/hour

We value experience!

Previous experience working with students, intervention systems, and small-group instruction is strongly desired.

New hires may bring up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience.

• The hired applicant is responsible for submitting the BCPS Verification of Experience Form to prior employers for completion and return to HR.

Payroll

Note:

While this is an hourly position, the salary is distributed via a year-long contract over 10 months. You will receive 4 paychecks at the end of June.

Salary Formula: Hours per day × Hourly rate = Daily rate >
Daily rate × Contracted days = Annual salary. Annual salary ÷ Remaining pay periods = Gross biweekly pay

Why Join BCPS?

At Bullitt County Public Schools, we believe in growing forward—together. Come help create supportive, inclusive learning environments where students feel encouraged and empowered. Your role matters, your voice matters, and your work creates a lasting impact.

Join us. Inspire students. Shape futures. Help us keep Moving Forward.