CK: Junior Kindergarten Assistant, 6.5 hours/day

Cherry Knoll Elementary School; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Knoll Elementary School is seeking a Junior Kindergarten Assistant to support classroom activities for 6.5 hours per day during the school year. The role assists with student supervision, learning activities, and instructional materials under the guidance of the teacher.

The position requires a high school diploma and prior experience with children, along with strong organizational and confidential information handling skills. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to work with students and staff.
• Experience handling children in an educational setting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Dependability and confidentiality with student information.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in reinforcing lessons for individuals or small groups.
• Support with learning activities, drills, reading aloud, and using instructional materials.
• Supervise students during transitions and activities.
• Help prepare and display instructional materials and displays.
• Assist with notebook checks, grading, and testing as assigned.
• Maintain ethical handling of student information and communicate with teachers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Reliability

Discretion/ confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Traverse City Area Public Schools Cherry Knoll Elementary School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

CK: Junior Kindergarten Assistant, 6.5 hours/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools Cherry Knoll Elementary School - Traverse City, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5928873

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

Employee Group: TCCAPSA

Classification: III

Status: School year - 180 work days + 9 paid holidays

Location: Cherry Knoll Elementary

Master Agreement

TCCAPSA Benefits Summary

Retirement Benefits

General Summary:

The Kindergarten Assistant assists in maintaining appropriate classroom activities under the supervision of the classroom instructor.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher or monitors whole group while teacher works with individual students or small groups.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, etc.
• Assists teacher with bulletin board and other classroom learning displays as requested
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of verbal communication with students.
• Assists students in the library or media center.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make up work, as assigned by the teacher.
• Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and parents.
• Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Environmental Conditions

Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.

Work Schedules

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.

Background Checks

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Position Type: Full Time, School Year

Salary: $15.86 to $19.31 Per Hour, previous public school experience

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1009 S Oak Street
• Traverse City, Michigan 49684
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]