Instructional Paraprofessional - Preschool Aide

Alpine-School-District; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional - Preschool Aide in American Fork High. The role is non-contract and part-time, with two hours per day and hourly pay between $15.61 and $16.62 depending on lane.

This position supports teachers, assists with preschool activities, and ensures student safety and care during the school day. The position offers frontline classroom support, opportunities to train within-district, and direct contact with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Works cooperatively with the teacher, related servers, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates preschool students' learning (e.g. pre-academics, art, science, music, dramatic play, and movement activities) for the purpose of improving the students' academic success and transition to elementary school.
• Monitors individuals and/or groups of preschool students in a variety of educational setting for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists the teacher to assess student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals.
• Assists preschool aged children with a variety of daily living skills for the purpose of providing instruction and addressing personal care needs.

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Alpine School District

Instructional Paraprofessional - Preschool Aide JobID: 17002

• Position Type:
  Education Support Professional - SpEd/ ESP SPED-Secondary
• Date Posted:
  8/6/2026
• Location:
  American Fork High
• Date Available:
  08/19/2026

Instructional Paraprofessional - Preschool Aide
Non Contract and No Benefits
Hours a day:2
Hourly rate:Untrained- Lane 5 $15.61
Trained- Lane 6 $16.62 (Employee will have the option to complete an in-district training which will qualify them for lane 6)
Contact Information:

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Essential Functions

• Works cooperatively with the teacher,related servers, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Facilitates preschool students' learning (e.g. pre-academics, art, science, music, dramatic play, and movement activities, etc.) for the purpose of improving the students' academic success and transition to elementary school.
• Manages student behavior under supervision of the teacher for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors individuals and/or groups of preschool students in a variety of educational setting (e.g. snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, loading/unloading buses, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Actively engages with students in activities for the purpose of modeling appropriate participation and behavioral expectations.
• Assists the teacher to assess student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals.
• Assists preschool aged children with a variety of daily living skills (e.g. diapering, toilet training, feeding, etc.) for the purpose of providing instruction and addressing personal care needs.
• Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing a safe learning environment; and meeting mandated requirements.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Responds to inquiries from students, co-workers, and administrators as assigned for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and/or direction to appropriate sources.
• Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting the District requirements.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Administers first aid and/or dispense medications for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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