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Hillsborough County Public Schools seeks a Kindergarten Assistant to support instruction and behavior management in a Dover Elementary setting. The role involves working with students individually, in small groups, or with the whole class under the direction of the teacher and principal.
Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, coordinating planning time for teachers, assisting in the lunchroom, and supervising routines throughout the day.
Hillsborough County Public Schools Dover:Dover Elementary - Dover, Florida
Job ID: 5949431
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Summary:
The Kindergarten Assistant will provide academic, socio-emotional, and/or behavioral support at the direction of the kindergarten teacher. The job will include instructional and supervisory responsibilities while working with students one-on-one, with a small group of students, or with a whole group of students. The Kindergarten Assistant will report to and is evaluated by the principal and kindergarten teacher(s).
Responsibilities:
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.
Other information:
COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
Education: Passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457 or higher.
Experience: Experience working with young children preferred.
Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.
Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, talking, hearing.
Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.
All district employees must:
NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
Position Type: Full-time
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