Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Sylvania; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

Niles Community Schools is seeking a part-time Kindergarten Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, reporting to the Howard-Ellis Principal (or designee).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and professionalism while supporting a diverse student population. Essential duties include providing differentiated instruction, assisting with classroom management, organizing materials, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with students, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small group, and large group student instruction within the context of the classroom.
• Assist teachers in classroom management and other non-instructional functions.
• Assist with organization and preparation of classroom materials and behavior plans.
• Administer and maintain assessment and other student records as outlined.

Skills

Clear communication

Professionalism

Diversity interaction

Education

Two years of college (60 hours)

Associate's Degree or higher

Pass WorkKeys assessment (460)

Job description

Niles Community Schools

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

September 29, 2026

Position for the 2026-2027school year

This is a part-time position scheduled for Monday-Friday 9am-2:30pm

Reports to Howard-Ellis Principal (or designee)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Kindergarten Instructional Assistant. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Required Qualifications:

All Instructional Assistants must meet one of the following standards to be considered highly qualified in the State of Michigan:

• All Instructional Assistants must meet one of the following standards to be considered highly qualified in the State of Michigan:
• • Completed two years of college (60 hours) OR
  • Obtained an Associate's Degree or higher OR
  • Pass a formal assessment of knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, within 60 days of employment or as directed by the building principal. Currently, our district uses the WorkKeys Proficiency certificate for this standard. This assessment is delivered through Lake Michigan College or Southwest Michigan College. The initial assessment will be at the employee's expense. A passing score of 460 is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (non-prioritized):

• Provide individual, small group, and large group student instruction within the context of the classroom
• Assist teachers in classroom management, maintaining discipline and other non-instructional functions, as needed
• Assist with the organization and preparation of classroom materials and behavior plans
• Administer and maintain assessment and other student records as outlined

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) or compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Director of Personnel, compliance.officer@nilesschools or 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.