Classroom Assistant, Kindergarten

North Penn School District is committed to developing a community that values and adapts to diversity, acknowledging, respecting, and celebrating racial and cultural differences. Through culturally proficient staff, equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, we create an environment of respect where all members are empowered to learn and grow.

About the Role

The Classroom Assistant provides academic and social-emotional assistance to assigned students under the direct supervision of a teacher, supporting classroom activities and student learning.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising learning activities, circulating within the classroom to provide support and reinforcement to students.
• Supports instruction as prescribed by the supervising teacher, reinforcing skills in:
  • Social-emotional regulation and communication.
  • Academics—reading, writing, math concepts, etc.
• Assists teachers in checking and evaluating students' work.
• Works with students individually and in small groups, using games, stories, or manipulatives to enhance learning.
• Helps establish and maintain classroom behavior standards in alignment with school/district initiatives (e.g., PBIS, Morning Meetings).
• Monitors and reinforces classroom rules and student behavior.
• Documents and communicates student progress and learning activities to the teacher.
• Escorts students to designated activity areas (e.g., music, art, computer classes, assemblies).
• Provides assistance to students with social-emotional or behavioral needs.
• Implements classroom behavior strategies, interventions, accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans.
• Participates in job-related meetings and maintains confidentiality of students and families.
• Contributes feedback on student progress through observation and record-keeping.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with parents, staff, and students.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning (preferred).
• High School Diploma/GED and willingness to earn highly qualified status.
• Experience in education or training within an organized learning environment.
• Experience with K-12 students preferred; for Kindergarten assignments, experience with pre-K or primary grades (K-2) is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, positive behavior management strategies, and wellness practices (preferred).
• Basic email skills, including sending and opening file attachments.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to:
  • Assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Work effectively with children and communicate clearly.
  • Establish cooperative working relationships.
  • Multi-task and work independently with general guidance.
  • Develop rapport with students while maintaining fairness, consistency, and respect.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
  • Learn positive behavior and crisis management techniques.
  • Respond appropriately in emergencies and remain calm under stress.
  • Adapt to change and support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Schedule

5.75 hours/day, 28.75 hours/week, 180 days/year.

Physical Requirements

This role is classified as light work, requiring the ability to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently. The position involves sitting most of the time but may require arm and leg control for tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects.