Pre-K Instructional Aide
Listed on 2026-06-22
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Job Description
Job Title: Early Childhood Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistant
School District: McPherson USD 418
Location: McPherson, Kansas
School Year: 2026/2027
Starting Date: Immediately
We are hiring for Early Childhood Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistant in McPherson USD 418 for the 2026/2027 School Year.
Qualifications: Preferred EC, AA or CDA; must have High School Diploma.
Completed KBI criminal background check.
Pre-employment Physical Exam with TB skin test.
1st Aid / CPR training.
Reports to: Supervising Teacher and Education Coordinator.
Essential Functions- Understands the HS components, classroom routines, and contributes to the instruction of students.
- Follows directions of the supervising teacher and the education coordinator.
- Takes initiative to become involved in daily classroom activities.
- Acts as a team member in planning, preparation, cleanup and classroom activities.
- Assists children in toileting (may include diapering children).
- Assures the safety of all children and staff.
- Helps in basic preparation of meals and cleanup after meals.
- Completes records accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Engages students to support classroom curriculum, health, behavior management, and individualization.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
- Interacts in a positive manner with all students, while promoting positive self‑concept and demonstrates sensitivity in relating to students.
- Understands and maintains confidentiality.
- Completes pre‑service, and in‑service requirements and reports in a timely fashion.
- Cleans and sanitizes areas of the classroom to provide a healthy, organized and comfortable environment.
- Assists students (may require lifting up to 50 lbs.).
- Substitutes as the bus monitor position when necessary.
- Takes anecdotal notes and collects assessment data when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Terms of Employment: Contract for approximately eight hours per day, five days per week, and 176 days. Salary and benefits in accordance with USD 418 negotiated agreement / classified salary schedule.
Evaluation: HS employees are evaluated yearly.
Approved: August 2006
Position Type: Full‑Time
Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
Job : 5789660
Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
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