Early Childhood Classroom Assistant — Impactful Start & Stipend

Jefferson-County-Public-Schools,-K; Kentucky; On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Instructional Assistant for Shacklette Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves tutoring, progress documentation, and assisting with materials, with duties including supervision of bus transportation.

Salary ranges from $22.65 to $24.85 per hour, plus a $1.00 hourly stipend. Working calendar is 187 days at 7.0 hours per day, with the posting noting Board-approved salary placement rules.

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding written materials clearly and accurately.
• Proven experience working with children, individually or in groups.
• Completion of program-specific trainings within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students as part of the instructional program.
• Document pupil progress and assist with record-keeping.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Instruct students and support bus drivers in supervising, loading, and unloading.
• Collaborate under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal.

Skills

Language skills

Experience with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Passing Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college semester hours

Program-specific certifications/training

Job description

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking an Early Childhood Instructional Assistant for Shacklette Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves tutoring, progress documentation, and assisting with materials, with duties including supervision of bus transportation.

Salary ranges from $22.65 to $24.85 per hour, plus a $1.00 hourly stipend. Working calendar is 187 days at 7.0 hours per day, with the posting noting Board-approved salary placement rules.