Pre-K Instructional Assistant

Performance Responsibilities/Duties

• Works closely with one or a few students on a regular basis in an effort to provide instructional support.
• Serves as a supervisor of students being instructed.
• Extends instruction to students after initial teacher presentation.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce instructional material initially introduced by teacher.
• Listens to students in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks by guiding and helping them.
• Accompanies students to whom assigned when trips to the office or to the school nurse are necessary.
• Establishes a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the students without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Checks students' work as directed.
• Administers tests and individualized assessments.
• Aids in pupil records management.
• Makes and files copies.
• Maintains positive public relations.
• Attendance is a priority and critical for the success of students.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Starting Pay: $13.50 per hour $14.00 per hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Digital fingerprinting (approximately $37; reimbursed after 30 days of successful employment)
• Urine drug screen (covered by the school corporation)
• Background check required by the New Castle Community School Corporation
• Completion of required online modules for working in a state-licensed preschool program within 90 days of hire