Instructional Assistant IA - Pre-K, Headstart

HUDSON PRIMARY ACADEMY; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools HUDSON PRIMARY ACADEMY in Hudson, FL seeks an Instructional Assistant IA for the Head Start program. The role supports the teacher in a well-organized Pre-K classroom and ensures students benefit from the instructional program under qualified supervision.

Requirements include an Associate Degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro score of 457, First Aid/CPR/AED training with CDA credential (or within two years), and health screenings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 college hours or ParaPro score 457.
• Must complete health trainings and background checks.
• CDA credential required or completed within two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in Pre-K classrooms under supervision.
• Support instructional activities and classroom management.
• Help implement Head Start program policies and procedures.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

AED Training

Education

Associate Degree / 60 sem hours or ParaPro 457

CDA Credential or with 2 years

Job description

Instructional Assistant IA - Pre-K, Headstart

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location:Hudson Primary Academy, 14302 Cobra Way,Hudson, FL 34669

Specialty:Headstart Program

School Related Personnel - SRP
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting teacher(s) in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning educational environment in which students of pre-kindergarten age can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources, under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree, completion of 60 semester hours of college or passing score of 457 on the ParaPro Test
• All employees must satisfactorily complete any required training. All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements
• Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid course, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course, or complete within three months of hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or complete within two years of hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Health Exam:Requires an initial health examination by physician upon offer or an official Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET)
• TBD: Screening for tuberculosis to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines related to Pre-Kindergarten Services
• Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid course, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course, or complete within three months of hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or complete within two years of hire

New staff members hired after the VPK program begins must complete these trainings within two months:

• Standards for Four Year Olds
• Most have Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
• How to Administer the VPK Assessment
• Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom
• Integrating the Standards: Phonological Awareness
• VPK Assessment Instructional Implications

Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start programwill receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.

BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Notification of Nondiscrimination:The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Instructional Assistant IA - Pre-K, Headstart

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5970228
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)


Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]