Teacher Assistant

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 4/15/2026

Location:

Ayres Elementary School

Date Available:

08/10/2026

Re-1 Valley School District is seeking a caring, dependable, and student-focused individual to serve as a Teacher Assistant in our Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms. This position supports early learners during one of the most critical stages of their academic and social development.

Building Principal and Classroom Teachers

$16.79/hour (depending on experience) on Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

Non-Exempt

165 days

1.0

Full-time with benefits; 4-day school week (Tuesday - Friday)

The K–2 Teacher Assistant supports classroom instruction by working directly with students and assisting the classroom teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. This position plays a key role in supporting early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

• Assist the teacher in delivering daily lessons and instructional activities
• Work with small groups and individual students in reading, writing, and math
• Reinforce foundational literacy and numeracy skills
• Support implementation of teacher-directed instructional strategies
• Help prepare instructional materials and learning resources
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
• Assist with classroom routines and daily procedures
• Prepare and organize materials, supplies, and bulletin boards
• Support smooth transitions between activities
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and resources
• Supervise students during instructional activities as directed by the teacher
• Maintain a structured and supportive learning environment
• Assist in collecting student data as directed by the teacher
• Support basic progress monitoring and record keeping
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information
• Help organize and track instructional materials and student work
• Work closely with the classroom teacher and school staff
• Communicate effectively regarding student progress and needs
• Participate in team meetings or trainings as assigned
• Support school-wide initiatives and positive culture

• Hold an Associates or higher degree
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed
• Experience working with children or youth

• Successfully pass the Work Keys test for Reading Information, Mathematics, and Business Writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of behavior support strategies
• Experience in a school or classroom setting

• Ability to work effectively with students with diverse learning needs
• Basic understanding of instructional support strategies
  
  Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information
• Ability to follow directions and work under teacher supervision

• School classroom and resource room environments
• Frequent interaction with students, teachers, and staff
• Active supervision of students throughout the school day
• Ability to move throughout school building and classroom
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• May require assisting students with mobility or other support needs

• Employer-paid health insurance
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.