Early Childhood Assistant

JENKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools East Elementary in Tulsa, Oklahoma is hiring an Early Childhood Assistant. The role supports instructional activities, supervision, and daily classroom operations under the principal's direction.

The position requires a HS diploma or GED, completion of college coursework or an associate degree, and meeting district qualification criteria. Employment terms include part-time or full-time nine-month contracts; salary aligns with district pay scales.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Complete at least 2 years of college study (48 hrs) or hold an associate’s degree or higher.
• Oklahoma General Education (OGET) or Paraprofessional/ACT WorkKeys requirements.
• Must meet district health and citizenship requirements.

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 students during plan period, lunch and recess.
• Assist students with restroom needs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience with children

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2 years college or associate degree equivalent

OGET/WorkKeys/Paraprofessional test competence

Citizenship health eligibility

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:
   • Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or
   • Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or
   • 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
   • 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

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

FLSA Qualification

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation

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

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]