Pre-School Teacher Assistant - 188 Day

PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER:

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:
Williams ES

LOCATION:

Dumfries,VA

POSITION TITLE:

PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

7.0 hours/day

This position is for the 2026-27 school year with an anticipated start date of August 17, 2026.

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.

This position is paraprofessional work which requires the teacher assistant to assist the classroom teacher in providing full-time and individualized instruction to students whose first language is not English. This position assists in a variety of tasks and helps carry out instructional procedures as directed by the classroom teacher. This position performs work under the direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and E.S.L. supervisor.

SALARY:
Hiring Range: $21.12 - $33.82/hour ($27,793 - $44,503/year)

DAYS: 188

FULL TIME/PART TIME:
Full Time

Teacher Assistant, Preschool

Job Code: 050226

Job Title:

Teacher Assistant, Preschool

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 supporting the classroom teacher in a preschool setting. The Teacher Assistant assists with instructional activities, behavior support, health and safety procedures, and the supervision of students. Duties are performed at the direction of the classroom teacher and building administrator. The employee is expected to interact positively and professionally with students, parents, and staff.

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 effectively,
• 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.

• Develops an understanding of each student’s learning style and disability and demonstrates an understanding of the student's individual needs and required accommodations, which may be relevant to the implementation of the instructional program, behavioral plan,…