Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Young World Physical Education; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Elementary School in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten to support teachers and students in daily activities and routines at the school. The role involves supervising students, reinforcing learning objectives, and helping with classroom management under the guidance of the building administrator.

The position is non-exempt and aligns with the school’s standards for student safety, conduct, and instructional support.

Qualifications

• Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers.
• Assists with managing student routines and behavior.
• Supervises students during unstructured time such as lunch and recess.
• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom teacher in performing duties to achieve instructional objectives.
• Guides independent study and other work assigned by the teacher.
• Supports loading and unloading buses and supervises students during transitions.
• Maintains order in the classroom and helps keep students on task.
• Assists in implementing school policies governing student life and conduct.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten

Lynchburg City Schools HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lynchburg City Schools

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten Department:Heritage Elementary School Salary Grade: Schedule A or B
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Site/Location: Heritage Elementary School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 07/23/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

Performs responsible human support and paraprofessional work while assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; and while assisting students with achieving established goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional objectives.


• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning objectives introduced by the teacher.


• Provides programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher.


• Assists with large and small group activities.


• Guides independent study and other work assigned by the teacher.


• Reports student problems to the teacher and assists with student problems.


• Assists with loading and unloading buses.


• Supervise students during unstructured time such as lunch, recess, and transitions.


• Assists with student routines.


• Performs related work as required.


• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.


• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.


• Help maintain order in the classroom; monitor students to keep them on task.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty


• Integrity


• Ethical


• Equity Minded


• Emotional Intelligence


• Cultural Competence


• Safety


• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service


• Think Strategically


• Shows Initiative


• Acts Decisively


• Communicates Effectively


• Works Collaboratively


• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities


• Computer Literacy


• Data Analysis and Management


• Fiscal Planning and Management


• Project Management