Aide - Instructional Before/After School Aide

Blacksburg Strand; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid/AED training provided

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a part-time Before/After School Instructional Aide at Harding Avenue Elementary School. The role supports instructional activities for elementary students before and after school, with a flexible schedule and potential additional hours during non-school days.

The job requires an associate degree or 48 college hours or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and strong reliability.

Qualifications

• Education/Certifications: Associate degree, 48 semester hours, or passing Paraprofessional Assessment exam.
• Minimum qualifications: ability to lift heavy objects (20+ lbs.), cooperate with staff, be dependable and punctual, maintain confidentiality.
• Preferred: strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist program coordinator with elementary students on educational and enrichment activities.
• Work before and after school on MCPS school days with flexible schedule.
• Possibility of additional hours on non-school days; up to 25 hours per week.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Dependability and punctuality

Education

Associate degree / 48 semester hours

Job description

Aide - Instructional Before/After School Aide

Montgomery County School District [VA] Blacksburg Strand - Blacksburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5940765

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Instructional Aide

The Link Before/After School

Harding Avenue

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for the LinkBefore/After School Instructional Aide position thatis available at Harding Avenue Elementary School.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Before/After School Instructional Aide assists the program coordinator by working with elementary aged students on educational and enrichment activities. The position requires both before and after school work hours on MCPS school days and additional work hours as needed on non-school days. The aide works a flexible schedule on school days during the school year. On non-school days or during the summer months, the aide may work additional hours as needed and approved. The position allows the aide to work up to 25 hours per week.

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

• Successful completion of an associates degree, 48 semester hours of college from an accredited college or university, or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment exam

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Ability to cooperate with other staff members
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Dependability and punctuality required
• Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Ability to respond to emergencies in support of students and school operations
• Have the physical ability to repeatedly lift heavy objects (20+ lbs.) as needed
• Ability to support school functions and community activities as deemed necessary
• Must have up-to-date certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED (training provided by MCPS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possess the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parent

SALARY: $17.00 - $29.81 per hour; depending on experience

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

MCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at [phone].

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries:
Director of Human Resources
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
[phone], ext. 1067
[e-mail]

Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
[phone]
[e-mail]

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17 to $29.81 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susan Compton , HR Specialist and Administrative Asst to HR Director
• School Board Office
• Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]