Head Start Teaching Assistant (Pre-K)- 2025-26 School Year Only

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an Entry Level Head Start Teaching Assistant to provide support in classroom instruction and help create an engaging learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting with student instruction, managing classroom behavior, and performing clerical duties. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students.
• Willingness to learn specialized instructional/management techniques.
• High school graduate or willing to seek CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with managing and instructing students.
• Carry out instructional plans and maintain classroom order.
• Assist with clerical tasks and student supervision as needed.

Skills

Empathy towards disabled students

Effective communication

Basic keyboard and filing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Head Start Teaching Assistant (Pre-K) – 2025-26 School Year Only

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Overview

ACPS seeks a Head Start Teaching Assistant (Pre-K) to support classroom instruction and student learning under the supervision of the classroom teacher. The position involves administrative, clerical, and instructional support to help create an engaging and orderly learning environment.

General Definition Of Work

Provides responsible administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; the aide may independently carry out aspects of the instructional program under the teacher’s supervision, including activities outside the normal school facility.

Essential Functions

• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and, if appropriate, the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Carries out follow-up and review lessons.
• Maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment and assists with materials, bulletin boards, and cleanup activities; supports the special education teacher and students as needed.
• Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior and control; with teacher’s knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline.
• Procures, sets up, and operates audio-visual equipment.
• Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers.
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assemblies) as directed.
• Assists in the movement of students between learning environments.
• Performs attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by the teacher; performs clerical duties as typed, filed, and duplicated at the teacher’s direction.
• Supervises students during lunch, free time, and non-instructional periods as directed.
• Assists with maintaining student records under supervision.
• Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students.
• Participates in team meetings and may assist with related medical duties as required, such as basic medical-related tasks and assistive devices, in coordination with appropriate staff.
• Assists with carrying over related services (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision) as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willingness to learn specialized instructional/management techniques; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; high school graduate or equivalent and willingness to seek and maintain CPR certification.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, including basic keyboard and filing training.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts

Typically performed in school settings (classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, recreational areas). Frequent walking and standing, light lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities. Occasional travel with students on field trips; occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other devices; occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds. May require attendance at meetings beyond normal hours. Daily contact with children and collaboration with staff, parents, and medical professionals as needed.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries
• Education Management

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