Kindergarten Assistant

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support the kindergarten classroom. You will reinforce material, assist with instruction, maintain behavior standards, and help prepare materials.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with Title I candidates needing 48 college credits or equivalent. Strong classroom and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of assisting the kindergarten teacher with instructional activities.
• Ability to support individual and small-group instruction tailored to pupils' needs.
• Experience in maintaining student records and classroom materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with duties and specialized tasks as assigned.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction adapting curriculum to students' abilities.
• Help establish and maintain student behavior standards.
• Prepare instructional materials and read to students.
• Support a conducive learning environment and age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Classroom support

Small-group instruction

Record keeping

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Title I assistants: 48 college credits or Paraprofessional test or Associate's degree

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Job Number 3700275135

Start Date

Open Date 10/30/2026

Closing Date 11/13/2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting the kindergarten teacher with instructional activities and assisting students by reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils' intellectual abilities.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Prepare instructional materials; reads to students.
• Assist the classroom teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Help plan daily and long-range lessons and classroom activities.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Check students work for compliance with teacher's instructions.
• Help maintain individual records for each student.
• Collect and display suitable material for educational displays; prepare displays; decorate classroom.
• 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; monitors students to keep them on task.
• Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required.
• Select and check out library materials for teacher's use.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment; ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Title I Assistants Only: Must have a minimum of 48 college credits or provide documentation of passing the Paraprofessional Assessment test, or have an Associate's Degree on higher. Some experience in working with children.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, running, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and crawling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.