Kindergarten Aide (Dual Language Program) Limited Full-time

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Kindergarten Aide (Dual Language Program) in the Sunnyside Elementary area. This limited full-time role supports the teacher with classroom preparation, small-group instruction, and assisting individual students needing extra attention, under teacher supervision.

The position requires 48 college credits or ParaPro Praxis 457, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with staff, students, and the public.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college credits or a minimum ParaPro Praxis score of 457.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Bilingual preferred, but not mandatory.
• Patient, yet firm in approach.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Board may find appropriate alternatives to qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Assist individual students in need of special attention.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Set up and/or operate audiovisual equipment.
• Assist with non-instructional classroom duties (snack, toilet, clothing routines).
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work.
• Assist in duties related to supervision of study hall, cafeteria, and bus loading areas.
• Assist in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.
• Help construct supplementary materials for classroom use.
• Strive to improve and maintain job skills through in-service training.
• Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Public interaction

Patience

Adaptability

Education

48 college credits / ParaPro 457

Job description

Title

Kindergarten Aide (Dual Language Program) Limited Full-time

Key Details

• Date Posted: 9/28/2026
• Location: Sunnyside Elementary
• Date Available: Immediately
• Closing Date: 10/23/26 or until filled

Reports to: Building Administrator

Qualifications

• A. Minimum of 48 college credits or a minimum score of 457 on the ParaPro Praxis.
• B. Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• C. Bilingual preferred, but not mandatory
• D. Patient, yet firm.
• E. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• F. Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• G. Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• H. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Goals

To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.

To assist the teacher in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• B. Works with small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher.
• C. Assists individual students in need of special attention.
• D. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• E. Sets up and/or operates audiovisual equipment.
• F. Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
• G. Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work.
• H. Assists in duties relating to the supervision of the study hall, cafeteria, and bus loading areas as assigned by the principal.
• I. Assists in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.
• J. Helps construct supplementary materials for use in classroom.
• K. Strives to improve and maintain job skills through in-service training programs and other means.
• L. Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• M. Has regular and predictable attendance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• A. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

This is a limited full-time position scheduled for 28.75 hours per week during the school year. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 5 - $16.39 or $17.19 (with a bachelors degree or 5 years relevant experience) per hour.

This is a "at will" position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment at will" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Building Administrator in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

This position has been given an overall physical classification of light duty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources.