Instructional Assistant - General

PELHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Pelham (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelham Elementary School in Pelham, New Hampshire, is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support kindergarten students and classroom teachers. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment and assisting with daily routines and small-group activities.

Successful candidates will demonstrate patience, dependability, and a positive attitude. This is a 182-day, full-time position under PESPA, with pay and benefits aligned to district agreements.

Qualifications

• Patience and a positive, student-centered approach.
• Ability to support classroom instruction and routines.
• Willingness to collaborate with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students during classroom instruction, centers, and small-group activities
• Reinforcing teacher directions, classroom routines, and positive behavior expectations
• Assisting students with transitions, arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other daily routines
• Providing individual or small-group support as directed by the classroom teacher
• Helping prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials and learning spaces
• Encouraging student independence and social-emotional development
• Supervising students and supporting student safety throughout the school day
• Collaborating with classroom teachers and other staff to meet student needs
• Maintaining student confidentiality and following district procedures

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Dependability

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Instructional Assistant - General

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953455
Application Deadline: Dec 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Join our team as anInstructional Assistantat Pelham Elementary School!

Home to more than 1,600 students, the Pelham School District is composed of Pelham Elementary School serving preschool through grade 5, Pelham Memorial School serving students in grades 6 through 8, and Pelham High School serving students in grades 9 through 12. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. Our students, teams, and schools are all #pelhamproud! Supported by administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help us reach our goals: to help all students know they belong, improve students’ academic performance, and make Pelham one of the best places to work through an excellent workplace culture.

About the Position:

Under the supervision of certified educators,the Kindergarten Assistant supports classroom teachers in creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment for kindergarten students. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students during classroom instruction, centers, and small-group activities
• Reinforcing teacher directions, classroom routines, and positive behavior expectations
• Assisting students with transitions, arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other daily routines
• Providing individual or small-group support as directed by the classroom teacher
• Helping prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials and learning spaces
• Encouraging student independence, social-emotional development, and positive peer interactions
• Supervising students and supporting student safety throughout the school day
• Collaborating with classroom teachers and other staff to meet student needsMaintaining student confidentiality and following all school and district procedures

The Kindergarten Assistant should demonstrate patience, flexibility, dependability, and a positive, student-centered approach.

Qualifications:

High Diploma required. Associate's degree or higher preferred. Previous experience working within Education preferred but not required.

What We Offer:

This position is a full-time, non-exempt position working 182 days per year, 6.5 hours a day. It is covered under our Pelham Educational Support Personnel (PESPA) collective bargaining agreement. Pay, benefits, and additional associate benefits are in accordance with our collective bargaining agreement, which can be found on our website under Department of Human Resources.

Selection Process:

Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with school administration and the Superintendent of Schools. The final step in the hiring process is nomination by the School Board.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Toni Barkdoll , Director of Human Resources
• 59A Marsh Rd
• Pelham, New Hampshire 03086
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]