Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten to support the classroom teacher in small groups and non-instructional tasks. The role includes facilitating instruction, class management and basic clerical duties, with a 10-month schedule and immediate start.

Candidate must have 48 college credits or AA degree (or prove college-level skills). Bilingual or RBT encouragement noted; full-time position with hourly wage and annual salary

Qualifications

• Education: 48 college credits or an AA degree, or demonstrate college-level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math via proficiency test.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid as required to provide immediate care.
• Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under teacher supervision.
• Monitors students in various school environments to provide a safe learning environment.
• Performs scheduling, copying and other clerical tasks in support of teachers/admins.
• Provides feedback on student progress to teachers/parents.
• Reports observations and incidents to instructional/administrative staff.
• Performs other related duties to ensure efficient operations.

Education

48 college credits or AA degree

Job description

Instructional Assistant I - Kindergarten

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936047
Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description: The Instructional Assistant I - Kindergartenposition assist the classroom teacher with maintaining classroom order; presents direct instruction of supplied materials primarily in small groups; performs classroom clerical tasks; monitors student behavior during non-classroom time.This is a 10-month Support position, reporting to the School Prinicpal.

Qualifications:

• Education:48 college credits or an AA degree, or be able to demonstrate college level skills in spelling, reading, writing and math, by passing a proficiency test.

• Certificates & Licenses:None required. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) encouraged.

• Experience:Job related experience is required.

Essential Functions:

• Administers first aid as required to provide immediate care.
• Assists children with disabilities on and off the bus.
• Assists students with breakfast, lunch, snack, clean-up, lavatory, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up.
• Implements (under the supervision of the teacher) instructional programs and lesson plans.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record-keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) in support of the teacher and/or administrator.
• Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation to inform teacher(s) and/or parents of students’ progress.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation: Hourly wage$19.76to$24.31an hour, (Additional factors in calculation, including hours, # of days, etc.)

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance-Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30,351.36 to $37,340.16 Instructional Assistant I

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Penny Hairston , Principal
• Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]