Teacher Assistant

HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

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.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Classroom Teachers

SALARY RANGE & CATEGORY: $16.79/hour (depending on experience) on Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK CALENDAR: 165 days

FTE: 1.0

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

POSITION SUMMARY: The K2 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.

Instructional Support

• 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

Student Support

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
• Assist with classroom routines and daily procedures
• Prepare and organize materials, supplies, and bulletin boards
• Supervise students during non-instructional times (recess, lunch, etc.)
• Support smooth transitions between activities

Classroom Support

• 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

Data Collection & Documentation

• 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

Collaboration

• 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.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Experience working with children or youth

• Successfully pass the Work Keys test (through the Workforce Center) 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

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