Classroom Instructional Aide – Supportive Teaching Role

Lamar County Head Start; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar County Head Start in Paris, Texas is seeking a Classroom Instructional Aide to support teachers and students under supervision. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, preparing materials, and helping maintain an organized classroom environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certification, and some experience with children. The position is full-time with a $17,000 annual salary and requires citizenship or work authorization.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Skills

Reading & math instruction

Work with children

Effective communication

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of study

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Lamar County Head Start in Paris, Texas is seeking a Classroom Instructional Aide to support teachers and students under supervision. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, preparing materials, and helping maintain an organized classroom environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certification, and some experience with children. The position is full-time with a $17,000 annual salary and requires citizenship or work authorization.