Preschool Assistant, Shawsheen Elementary School

About the role

The preschool assistant works under the supervision of the School Principal.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce instructional material planned and/or presented by classroom teacher.
• Assists with computer assignments and various classroom activities.
• Supports individual student's access to the curriculum (i.e., note taking, reading, assistive technology, etc).
• Instructs small groups in assigned content areas in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers selected assessments in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers tests and other assignments as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties, such as: copying, laminating, record keeping, data entry and filing, and cutting and pasting.
• Interacts with technology for data entry and instruction including hardware and software programs such interactive white boards, document cameras, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web based systems.
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment by monitoring students before, during and after school, on the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Implements school's PBIS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• AA degree preferred or 48 semester hours of approved college credit.
• Or passing scores on the Work Keys exam.
• Preferred experience in related field.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computer data entry.
• Basic knowledge of office procedures and office equipment.
• Basic knowledge of reading, arithmetic, grammar and spelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and district staff.
• Ability to perform all functions of the position.
• Willingness to learn assistive technology software.

SkillsAbility to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important.

Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs and upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees.
• The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).

Pay

$20.51 per hour plus benefits/Range 19 Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $32.85 per hour plus benefits.

Schedule

(2026-2027/ 182 Days)