Kindergarten Aide

Burnside Elementary; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnside Elementary is seeking a Kindergarten Aide to support instructional staff at Somerset, Kentucky. The role involves assisting a certificated teacher, monitoring student progress, and helping with small-group instruction and classroom activities.

The position starts immediately, is full-time, and offers compensation of $11.35 per hour. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and Kentucky para-educator qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent and Kentucky para-educator requirements

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups and monitor progress as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and organize lessons and administer tests per guidelines.
• Assist in classroom materials preparation and clerical tasks.
• Provide support to the teacher and help manage student behavior and safety.

Education

High school diploma or GED

64 college hours or Para-educators Exam

Job description

Kindergarten Aide

Pulaski County Schools Burnside Elementary - Somerset, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5906200

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $11.35 Per Hour

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

Representative Duties

• Tutor individualsor small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher; maintain records of student progress;
• Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assistin determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regardingstudent performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation fo instructional and classroom materials; operatecopy machines; maintainclassroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assistin monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalentto: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting. Obtain an official college transcript from an accreditedcollege with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Contact Information

• Stephen Godby , Principal
• Burnside Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]