Early Childhood Assistant

East Elementary; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools East Elementary in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks an Early Childhood Assistant to support classroom instruction and student activities. The role involves collaborating with teachers, assisting with lessons, and supervising students during plan periods, lunch, and recess.

The position is offered as a nine-month, part-time or full-time classified hourly contract, with a starting date immediate. Salary is $15.40 per hour, non-exempt, and eligibility requires a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of college study (48 hours) or higher.
• Associate’s degree or higher requirement.
• NC NCRC via ACT/WorkKeys or Paraprofessional Test (pass 455) or OGET test.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teacher on instructional plans.
• Assist with classroom lessons and activities.
• Facilitate small and large group activities.
• Facilitate center activities.
• Support the class behavior plan.
• Supervise children during plan periods, lunch and recess.
• Assist children with restroom needs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of college study (48 hrs)

Associate’s degree or higher

National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT/WorkKeys)

Paraprofessional Assessment Test - passing score 455

OGET Test

Physical health & citizenship requirements

District qualification flexibility

Job description

Early Childhood Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910654
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Early Childhood Assistant

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• 1. High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2. Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by: a. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or b. Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or c. Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing Score is 455, or d. Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• 3. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• 4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To have direct involvement with children for the majority of the day.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• 1. Collaborate with teacher regarding instructional plans.
• 2. Assist with classroom lessons and activities.
• 3. Facilitate small/large group activities.
• 4. Facilitate center activities.
• 5. Support the class behavior plan.
• 6. Supervision of children during teacher plan period, lunch, and recess.
• 7. Assist children with restroom needs with necessary.
• 8. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Part-Time or Full-Time Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

• This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
• Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.
• Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.40 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ryan Glaze , Site Principal
• East Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]