Anticipated: Bilingual Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant-Pre-K Bilingual at Eduardo Mata Montessori School in Dallas, TX. The role supports the lead teacher with non-instructional tasks, assists with student activities, and helps maintain classroom order while promoting student progress in English and Spanish.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a paraprofessional certificate, plus experience with children.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. high school diploma or equivalent plus a paraprofessional certificate.
• At least one year of experience working with children is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for Pre-K students and relieve the certified teacher of non-instructional tasks.
• Support teacher and students to achieve program objectives and maintain class discipline in the teacher's absence.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups and help with daily homework.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and distribute progress letters.
• Maintain student records, attendance, and classroom files; ensure regular attendance at the worksite.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Paraprofessional certificate

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional certificate

Associate degree / 48 credit hours / academic assessment

Job description

Job

Teacher Assistant-Pre-K Bilingual

Schedule

Full-time

Work Locations

Eduardo Mata Montessori School

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help students with their daily work and in finding activities appropriate for their homework
• Review class activities and daily homework
• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities
• Talk to parents to provide updates on the student's progress, homework, and social behavior
• Distribute informative letters to parents regarding their child's progress
• Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution
• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

• Assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students in assigned area and relieve certified teacher of various tasks that are primarily non-instructional in nature
• Assist teacher and students in achieving the objectives of the program or activities
• Maintain discipline in the absence of the teacher
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities
• Help students with their daily work and in finding activities appropriate for their homework
• Review class activities and daily homework
• Supervise class breakfast and lunch activities
• Talk to parents to provide updates on the student's progress, homework, and social behavior
• Distribute informative letters to parents regarding their child's progress
• Assist in filing and organizing materials for record retention and distribution
• Assist in maintaining student records, attendance, and files
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
• One year of experience working with children
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession
• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
• One year of experience working with children
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency), plus one of the following: Associate degree, 48 college credit hours, pass an academic assessment
• Paraprofessional certificate required from State Board of Certification
• One year of experience working with children
• Demonstrated general knowledge of child growth/development and behavior characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse ethnic groups
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both in oral and written form
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Minimum Salary

29,528.00

Median Salary

36900.00

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2026