Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Job Status: OPEN

Effective: 2026-27

Posting Number:

School/Department:
Kerrydale ES

Location:

Woodbridge, VA

Position Title:

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

Teacher Assistant, Kindergarten

Job Code: 050218

Job Title:

Teacher Assistant, Kindergarten

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00004

Reports To:

Principal Calendar
- Primary: V - 188

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

7.0 hours/day

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;
• Completed a minimum of 48 college credits from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented through transcripts;
• 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 performing a variety of tasks and carrying out instructional procedures as directed by the classroom teacher. This position performs work under the direct supervision of the teacher and building administrator.

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

188

Full Time

• 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.

• 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.
• Recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Prepares instructional materials
• Maintains attendance and cumulative records
• Works with individual students and small groups on assignments
• Assists with classroom management plan
• Acts as a role model for courtesy and proper school behavior
• Checks student work, including objective test materials
• Works cooperatively with the substitute teacher in providing instruction and assistance to students
• Assists with housekeeping chores and bulletin boards
• Assists in the supervision of students on the playground and during any school sponsored activity occurring during the school day
• Assists with clerical tasks, maintains inventory of materials assigned to the program and the classroom, and the procurement and use of media equipment
• Maintains alert attention to the responsibility for the supervision of students at all times
• Assists with fire drills
• Files and catalogs materials
• Assists with weather-related items of clothing as appropriate to the age/developmental level
• Actively assists students in dressing, toileting, braces, position, and with matters relating to personal hygiene, health-related services and emergency plans, as needed. In the event of toilet accidents, may be required to change and launder soiled clothing
• Responsible for the supervision of students at all times, to include, but not limited to, providing coverage when the teacher is participating in planning, meetings, lunch, etc.
• Accompanies students to mainstreamed class assisting with tasks, which their disability would otherwise make difficult or impossible, and/or remains with non-mainstream students, as directed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Ability to work with various ability levels of students
• Skillful in effectively communicating with students, teachers, parents, and other school personnel
• Ability…