Teacher Assistant I - Pre K

Teacher Assistant I - Pre K

Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 07/29/2026 Posting Number: 013794 Location: Anderson Position Title: Teacher Assistant I - Pre K Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Principal

Primary Purpose:

To provide a well-organized smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Obtain Paraprofessional Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes, but is not limited to, lunchroom, bus, playground, arrival and dismissal duties.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as the superintendent may assign.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Customer Care Skills: Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Salary: Pay Grade IS01: $16.21-$19.14 hourly rate, Commensurate with experience, according to the District salary schedule.

Days: 187