Pre-K Instructional Aide
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Early Childhood Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistant
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
1 st Aid / CPR training
Reports to:
Supervising Teacher and Education Coordinator
Job Description:
Provide instructional support in a high quality preschool program for children, ages 3-5, through teaching comprehensive skills. To prepare the children socially, cognitively, physically, and emotionally for school experiences; keep children safe in the learning environment.
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. Calendar as determined by the HS Director.
Evaluation: HS employees are evaluated yearly.
Approved:
August 2006
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