Building Aide - Pre-K

Leavenworth USD 453; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Leavenworth USD 453 is seeking a Building Aide for the Earl Lawson Early Education Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. This role supports the instructor, helps create a positive learning environment, and collaborates with staff and the community.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Health and Inoculation Certificate on file after an employment offer, and a commitment to ongoing skill development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office (after employment offer is made).
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
• Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Assist with small group instruction and remedial work.
• Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use.
• Attend staff meetings and general staff meetings.
• Maintain inventory of materials and keep student information confidential.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office (after employment offer is made)

Job description

Building Aide - Pre-K

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This job is also posted in Leavenworth School District 453

Job Details

Job ID: 5852326

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Building Aide

Reports to: Principal

Hours: 7:30-4 PM; Mon-Fri

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office (after employment offer is made).
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Purpose and Objectives of the Position:

The Building Aide assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate

the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the

Building Aide works closely with the staff and administration of the district.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to assist in developing the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to operate all classroom equipment.
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.

General Responsibilities:

• Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students.
• Ability to assist students with remedial work.
• Ability to tutor students as directed.
• Ability to assist with small group instruction.
• Ability to monitor student progress.
• Ability to grade papers and assist with record keeping.
• Ability to prepare instructional materials and supplies for use.
• Ability to attend staff meetings and general staff meetings.
• Ability to assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, community agencies, and other groups.
• Ability to implement and follow all school district policies during all activities.
• Ability to keep current on new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Ability to keep student information and records confidential.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the instructor, principal, or other administrative staff.

Pre-Employment/Yearly Requirements:Employee shall meet all the pre-employment and yearly requirements as specified in the Policies of the Board of Education.

Term of Employment: At will.

Salary:$15.25/hr, based on the USD #453 Salary Schedule

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt; Hourly

Evaluation:Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board of Education Policy.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Contact Information

• Amanda Hall , Principal
• Earl Lawson Early Education Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]