2026-2027 Preschool Assistant

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide teaching assistance in Voluntary PreK (VPK) classrooms or as otherwise needed, which may include assisting teachers with classroom projects/activities, providing classroom coverage for teachers, providing tutoring to students, monitoring student activities in cafeteria and common areas, performing clerical work, or providing other assistance.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in classroom or other educational setting; oversees, monitors, or conducts classes during the temporary absence of teachers; assists teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects; works with and assists students during class activities and projects; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; copies materials for use by teachers; sets up audio/visual equipment for viewing of films/videos; assists in evaluating student performance and skill levels; creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations; and assists with cleanup activities.
• Maintains order and monitors behavior/activities of students; mediates disputes between students; handles situations involving excessive noise, disruptive behavior, or other problems; initiates disciplinary action per prescribed policies; monitors students.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; complete online trainings as needed.
• Operates various equipment and tools associated with projects and work activities, which may include a printer, fax machine, copy machine, laminator, paper cutter, die cut machine, television, walkie talkie, public announcement system, intercom, telephone, calculator, fans, heaters, sports paraphernalia, or art supplies.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Attends home visits, staff meetings, PTA meetings, parent meetings, M-Team meetings, behavior meetings, or other meetings as needed.

Additional Functions

• Must be willing to become CPR and First Aid Certified. Certifications must remain current.
• Complete 30 hours of professional development training annually and maintain compliance with all state regulations for Voluntary PreK.

ADA Compliance

• Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Reports To

School Administrator