Kindergarten Assistant

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a Title I Paraprofessional to support kindergarten instruction and reinforce material with individual students. You will assist in small groups, prepare instructional materials, manage classroom behavior, and help with library and office tasks under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; Title I requires 48 college credits or an Associate's degree or passing the paraprofessional test; valid driver's

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Title I Assistants: 48 college credits or passing Paraprofessional test or an Associate's Degree or higher.
• Some experience working with children preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with duties or specialized tasks as assigned.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt curriculum.
• Help establish and maintain student behavior standards.
• Prepare instructional materials; read to students.
• Create learning environment conducive to student growth and development.
• Plan daily and long-range lessons and activities.
• Monitor students and keep them on task.
• Assist with office tasks such as photocopying and filing.
• Select and check out library materials for teacher's use.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Classroom support

Confidentiality & reporting

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college credits / Paraprofessional assessment / Associate's degree

Job description

Job Number 3700274807

Start Date

Open Date 10/19/2026

Closing Date 10/30/2026

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.