Elementary Instructional Assistant (opens in new window/tab)

Eastern Greene Schools; Bloomfield (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Greene Elementary School is seeking a compassionate Instructional Assistant to support K-4 classrooms. This part-time role works with the classroom teacher to meet academic, behavioral, and developmental needs of students in a calm, structured environment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent and prefer 1–2 years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lift and assist students are valued across daily routines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of experience working with young children in school or care settings
• Ability to follow teacher direction and work as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Patience, compassion, and ability to maintain a safe and supportive environment
• Ability to lift, move, and actively assist students when needed

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in delivering instruction and supervising students
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment
• Promote student independence and engagement through individual and small-group support
• Assist in managing daily classroom routines and behavior
• Provide supervision during lunch, recess, transitions, and other non-classroom times
• Take over classroom duties temporarily when the teacher is unavailable

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patience and compassion

Team collaboration

Safety and supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Eastern Greene Elementary School is seeking a compassionate and dependable Instructional Assistant to support teaching and learning in K-4 classrooms. This part-time role works closely with the classroom teacher to help meet the academic, behavioral, and developmental needs of students. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, communicates well with staff and families, and maintains a calm, structured presence throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required


• Preferred: 1–2 years of experience working with young children in school or care settings


• Ability to follow teacher direction and work as part of a team


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Patience, compassion, and ability to maintain a safe and supportive environment


• Ability to lift, move, and actively assist students when needed

Job Goals

• Support the teacher in delivering instruction and supervising students


• Contribute to a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom environment


• Promote student independence and engagement through individual and small-group support


• Assist in managing daily classroom routines and behavior

Expectations

• Assist with academic activities under the direction of the classroom teacher


• Help manage classroom behavior to ensure a safe and productive learning environment


• Provide supervision during lunch, recess, transitions, and other non‑classroom times


• Take over classroom duties temporarily when the teacher is unavailable (e.g., meetings or emergencies)


• Prepare, distribute, and clean up classroom materials


• Assist individual students with hygiene needs as required


• Respond to student illness or injury until the nurse is available


• Establish respectful, compassionate relationships with students and staff


• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or principal

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and squatting


• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull items or students as needed


• Requires walking or standing most of the day, with brief periods of sitting

Job Details

Schools

Eastern Greene Elementary School

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026 at 8PM PST

Grades

Elementary School

Subjects

Paraprofessional