Northcrest | 5.75hr School Assistant

Northcrest Elementary School; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Life Insurance

Direct Primary Care

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Northcrest Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a part-time School Assistant to support teachers and students with instructional, clerical, and classroom management tasks.

Typical shifts run within school hours (7:45am–3:30pm). Requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, and basic instructional methods knowledge. Benefits include paid holidays and PTO.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and strong office, computer, and communication skills.
• Candidate preferred to be highly-qualified with two years of college or related credentials.
• Para-Pro Assessment or CDA credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional activities and student management.
• Provide clerical support and manage classroom materials.
• Support classroom routines and student guidance under supervision.

Skills

Office software

Communication skills

Child guidance

Instructional methods

Education

Two-year college degree

Para-Pro Assessment

CDA credentials

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Educational software

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools Northcrest Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Northcrest | 5.75hr School Assistant

Fort Wayne Community Schools Northcrest Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Fort Wayne Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5903304

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PURPOSE

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, and student management activities.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School year
• Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:45am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school.
• Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques.

Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if he or she has:

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Passed annual school-level evaluations
• Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION:School Assistant Job Description 6.5.2024.pdf

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.01 to $18.14 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required