Early Childhood Instructional Assistant - Layne Elementary School (2026-2027) - 7:30 AM

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus monitoring training

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY seeks an Early Childhood Instructional Assistant to support instructional staff, tutor students, and help document pupil progress. You will assist with materials prep and bus supervision as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, a passing Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or 48 college hours, and strong communication skills. Training will be completed within 90 days, including bus monitoring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Passing Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or 48 college semester hours.
• Demonstrated competent language skills, including reading and understanding words/ideas.
• Experience working with children, individually or in groups.
• Program-specific certifications/training; bus monitoring training to be completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students and assist in documenting pupil progress.
• Prepare and organize materials and equipment for instruction.
• Instruct as needed as part of the instructional program.
• Assist bus drivers in supervising, loading, and unloading students.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Reading/comprehension

Experience with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Passing Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or 48 college semester hours

Program-specific certifications/training

Job description

Job Description:

(Attached)

Salary Schedule:

1A Grade 7 (Attached)

Working Calendar:

187 Days/ 7.0 Hours

As per Board-approved 2026-2027 salary placement rules/schedules.

Salary Range:

$22.65/hr-$24.85/hr

Early Childhood Instructional Assistant Stipend $1.00 per hour

Information regarding the Early Childhood Program

The Early Childhood Program: The Early Childhood staff are dedicated and focused on providing students with a great start to their school careers. They prepare students for transitioning into elementary school and build confidence and skills in each child for personal success and school readiness. Strong parent involvement and participation are encouraged, fostered, and appreciated in all our programs. The benefits to both children and families are long-lasting. The research indicates that children attending Early Childhood programs have greater success in school.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the supervising teacher or Principal, the instructional assistant participates as an integral member of the instructional program including tutoring students, assisting in the documentation of pupil progress, preparation and organization of materials and equipment, and/or instructing. Also, assisting bus drivers in supervising, loading, and unloading students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Para-educator Assessment or 48 college semester hours.
• Demonstrated competent language skills, including the ability to read and understand the meanings of words and ideas associated with them and to use them effectively.
• Successful experience working with children, individually or in groups.
• Program-specific certifications/training.
• All required trainings will be completed within 90 days of employment, including the required bus monitoring training.
• Effective communication skills
• If your highest education is High School or GED you must take and pass the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Exam. The exam is free and you have three chances to obtain a passing score.
• Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely. Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.**