Early Learning Preschool - Instructional Assistant

Henrico County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Henrico County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Holladay Elementary School to support the Early Learning Preschool program. The role requires assisting with instructional activities, supervising students, and helping with classroom operations.

The candidate should have at least 42 semester hours or a passing ParaPro assessment, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work closely with teachers and families in a bilingual immersion environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Sits, talks, lifts, walks, stands and hears during performance of duties.
• General knowledge of classroom practices and techniques; ability to maintain records and confidentiality; operate AV, office and computer equipment; work with teachers, parents, students and administrators.
• Must follow oral and written directions and maintain classroom order independently of the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provides one on one instruction or tutoring with students.
• Provides behavioral support to students.
• Assists with classroom management and behavior modification.
• Assists with field trips and community-based instruction.
• Assists students with personal care tasks.
• Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials.
• Reports student concerns to the teacher and assists with student resolution.
• Assists with breakfast, lunch and snack; including clean-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Skills

One-on-one instruction

Behavioral support

Classroom management

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Follow directions

Interpersonal communication

Education

42 semester hours

ParaPro Assessment passing score

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Office equipment

Computer equipment

Job description

General Information

ID: 1149

Main Organization: Public Schools

Location: Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School - 7300 Galaxie Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary: $ 30,066

Posting Date: 05-27-2026

Closing Date: 08-14-2026

Job Status: Full-time

General Statement of Duties

Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant provides essential support with the implementation of the Early Learning Preschool instructional program.

Essential Duties

• Provides one on one instruction or tutoring with students
• Provides behavioral support to students
• Assists with classroom management and behavior modification
• Assists with field trips, community-based instruction, and other activities
• Assists students with personal care tasks,
• Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials
• Reports student concerns directly and promptly to the teacher and assists with student resolution
• Assists with breakfast, lunch and snack, including clean-up
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance is required

Additional Information

The minimum annual salary for this 10-month/204-day/7.25 hour per day.

Holladay Elementary School is proud to be home to a thriving Spanish Holladay English Dual Language Immersion (Programa de Inmersión Bilingüe) program. Our mission is to provide students with a bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural education, equipping them to excel academically while fostering global citizenship.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period.

Minimum Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classrooms; ability to maintain records and confidentiality; ability to operate audio visual, standard office and computer equipment; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and administrators.

Must be able to follow oral and written directions, maintain order within a classroom independent of the teacher, and possess a working knowledge of computers.

Must have completed a minimum of 42 semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.

Background Check Disclosure

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request