Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

Orleans Southwest; Hardwick (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union is seeking a compassionate, student-centered Early Childhood Instructional Assistant to support individual students and small groups under IEP/504 guidance. The anticipated building assignment is Lakeview Early Education Center in Greensboro, with possible changes between buildings.

The role requires experience, a relevant degree or 38 college credits, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate's Degree, or 38 college credits equivalent required or substituted by Title I Highly Qualified Test.
• Must pass full background check.

Responsibilities

• Engage in play-based learning in the classroom.
• Spend 60 minutes a day learning outdoors.
• Become familiar with the teacher's program and materials.
• Riding the bus from Woodbury Elementary and/or Hardwick Elementary.
• Provide additional support and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate

Student-centered

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 38 college credits

Background check clearance

Job description

Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

Orleans Southwest Orleans Southwest - Hardwick, Vermont Open in Google Maps Lakeview Early Education Center - Greensboro, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5925945
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-time
• Salary: $21 to $27 Per Hour

Job Description

The Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) is seeking a compassionate, student-centered Early Childhood Instructional Assistant. The successful candidate will assist individual students and/or small groups of students with academic, social-emotional, and/or vocational/job-related tasks per the Individualized Education Plan, Section 504 plan, and/or the classroom teacher’s direction. The anticipated building assignment for our current opening is at Lakeview Early Education Center in Greensboro. Assignments are subject to change on both building/school assignments and assignments to an individual or group of students.

Instructional Assistants become familiar with the academic approach and requirements of the teacher and the program, and all instructional, non-instructional, and adaptive materials and equipment utilized in the program.

Instructional Assistants support students in non-classroom settings, both on and off campus (including riding the bus from Woodbury Elementary or Hardwick Elementary), as needed. Early Childhood (Preschool) Instructional Assistants are required to complete additional paid training.

Some essential functions are:

• Engage in play-based learning in the classroom.
• Spend 60 minutes a day learning outdoors.
• Becoming familiar with the academic approach and requirements of the teacher and the program, and all instructional, non‑instructional, and adaptive materials and equipment utilized in the program.
• Riding the bus from Woodbury Elementary and/or Hardwick Elementary
• Providing additional support and other duties as assigned.

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Orleans Southwest, Lakeview Early Education Center

WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS LEARN AND FEEL A TRUE SENSE OF BELONGING,

Job Requirements

• Must meet criteria for support staff per ESSA. A Bachelor’s Degree, an Associate's Degree, or the equivalent of 38 college credits. Successful completion and passing of a Title I compliant Highly Qualified Test may be substituted for the 38 college credits. Must have the ability to pass a full background check. Instructional Assistants under the age of 21 will only be assigned to work in grades PreK-6. Applicants hired to work at the PreK level are subject to additional paid training and background checks. Reliable transportation is required.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Beth Parker , Principal
• 63 Valley Lake Rd
• Woodbury, Vermont 05681
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]