Kindergarten Teacher Assistant - 188 Day

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING NUMBER:
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:
Mullen ES

LOCATION:

Manassas,VA

POSITION TITLE:

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:
An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

7.0 hours/day

Candidates for this position must be Highly Qualified through one of the following:

Have obtained an Associate's degree, or higher from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented through transcripts; OR
Completed a minimum of 48 college credits from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented through transcripts; OR
Passed the Para Pro assessment with a minimum score of 455. Documentation of test score must be submitted.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is paraprofessional work which requires the teacher assistant to assist the classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks and carrying out instructional procedures as directed by the classroom teacher. This position performs work under the direct supervision of the teacher and building administrator.

Job Description
SALARY:
Hiring Range: $21.12 - $33.82/hour ($27,793 - $44,503/year)
DAYS: 188
FULL TIME/PART TIME:
Full Time
Learn More about the Prince William County Public Schools

Teacher Assistant, Kindergarten

Job Code: 050218

Job Title:

Teacher Assistant, Kindergarten
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00004

Reports To:

Principal Calendar - Primary: V - 188

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

This position is paraprofessional work which requires the teacher assistant to assist the classroom teacher in performing a variety of tasks and carrying out instructional procedures as directed by the classroom teacher. This position performs work at the direction of the teacher and/or building administrator. The employee must interact with students, parents, and staff in a positive manner.

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030."
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effective,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Prepares instructional materials
• Maintains attendance and cumulative records
• Works with individual students and small groups on assignments
• Assists with classroom management plan
• Acts as a role model for courtesy and proper school behavior
• Checks student work, including objective test materials
• Works cooperatively with the substitute teacher in providing instruction and assistance to students
• Assists with housekeeping chores and bulletin boards
• Assists in the supervision of students on the playground and during any school sponsored activity occurring during the school day
• Assists with clerical tasks, maintains inventory of materials assigned to the program and the classroom, and the procurement and use of media equipment
• Maintains alert attention to the responsibility for the supervision of students at all times
• Assists with fire drills
• Files and catalogs materials
• Assists with weather-related items of clothing as appropriate to the age/developmental level
• Actively assists students in dressing, toileting, braces, position, and with matters relating to personal hygiene, health-related services and emergency plans, as needed. In the event of toilet accidents, may be required to change and launder soiled clothing
• Responsible for the…