Kindergarten Classroom Aide

Roman-Catholic-Diocese-of-Harrisburg-; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph School, Hanover, is seeking a full-time Kindergarten Classroom Aide to support teachers and assist students with their learning.

The role involves preparing materials, supervising students, tutoring small groups, operating AV equipment, and helping with classroom routines. The position reports to the Principal and offers opportunities to contribute to a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum GED or a high school diploma with on-the-job training.
• Prefer an associate's or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Teacher's aide duties are performed under supervision and guidance of teachers.

Responsibilities

• Discuss duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter to students under teacher direction using lectures or supervised activities.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, and on field trips.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment and classroom tech.
• Maintain attendance records and assist with bus loading as needed.

Skills

Classroom aide

Tutoring

Student supervision

Computer use

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate's or bachelor's in education or related field

Tools

AV equipment

Computer maintenance

Job description

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

Kindergarten Classroom Aide JobID: 2073

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Classroom Aide
  
  

Job Description
Classroom / Teacher's Aide
Full-Time
City & State: Hanover, PA
School: St. Joseph School, Hanover

Payroll Grade: 11 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

NATURE OF POSITION:Teacher or Classroom aides provide support for full-time teachers, helping them with clerical work and classroom activities. This can involve providing individual attention to students in need of extra assistance or monitoring students while the teacher is out. A teacher's aide's job is to assist a teacher and reinforce the instruction taught in the classroom to students.

REPORTS TO:Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION -The following are examples of the tasks required for a teacher assistant:

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Assist librarians in school libraries.
• Collect money from students for school-related projects.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum GED or a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
• Prefer an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in education or a related field
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Job training is typically done by the employer, who helps a new teacher's aide understand the rules and operations of the workplace.
• Teacher's aides must know the appropriate responses when dealing with children and how to properly show educational materials to the classroom.
• Additionally, learning to follow the instructions of a teacher is extremely important.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to see at normal distance. Hear normal conversations and sounds.
• Physical ability to bend, squat, sit on the floor, skip, run, and climb stairs, as part of daily center activities.
• Able to crouch to a child's height, maintain eye contact at the child's level, sit on the floor, and stand tall enough to reach children on the highest piece of equipment.
• Ability to safely lift or assist children weighing up to 40 pounds in emergencies only.
• Ability to reach a child 30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.
• Ability to effectively use hands and fingers to fill out paperwork.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• May be required to work outside.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

Postings current as of 8/20/2026 8:45:53 PM CST.

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