Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Hardwick (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) seeks a compassionate Early Childhood Instructional Assistant to support students with academic and social-emotional tasks per IEP/504 plans. Posting at Lakeview Early Education Center in Greensboro; assignments may shift between buildings and student groups as needed.

The role includes play-based learning, outdoor activities, and bus supervision from Woodbury or Hardwick Elementary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or 38 college credits required.
• Ability to pass full background check.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students and/or small groups with academic, social-emotional, and/or job-related tasks per IEP/504 plan or teacher guidance.
• Support students in non-classroom settings and on/off campus as needed (including bus rides).
• Participate in paid training for Early Childhood (Preschool) instructional staff.

Skills

Play-based learning

Student-centered approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

38 college credits

Job description

Early Childhood Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5872442

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

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.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 to $27 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Orleans Southwest

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]

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