Part-Time Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Lehigh School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Weisenberg Elementary in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The role supports small groups of students in kindergarten through fifth grade for 5.5 hours daily and requires strong communication, organization, and teamwork.

Candidates must meet Pennsylvania education requirements for regular and special education, with options including two years of postsecondary study or an associate degree or higher.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary education or associate degree required.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Pennsylvania State or Northwestern Lehigh assessment provided at no cost.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of K–5 students.
• Provide instructional support within regular and special education settings.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Two years of post-secondary education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Northwestern Lehigh School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant at WeisenbergElementary. The selected candidate will work with small groups of students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This position is 5.5 hours. Strong communication skills and organizational skills are essential as well as the ability to work well with others.

Instructional Assistants employed by the Northwestern Lehigh School District must meet the Pennsylvania regulatory requirements for both regular education and special education assignments as outlined in the Pennsylvania School code.

The employment requirements include the following:

• Have completed at least two years of post secondary/college education study; or
• Possess an Associate Degree or higher; or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a Pennsylvania State; or Northwestern Lehigh assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics.

The Pennsylvania State or Northwestern Lehigh assessment is provided at no cost for all new Instructional Assistant positions as needed.

Instructional Assistants are also required to complete 20 hours of staff development activities related to their assignments each school year. The staff development activities are provided at no cost by Northwestern Lehigh School District.

Applications are due by August 5, 2026 4:00 pm. EOE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888874

Application Deadline: Aug 23, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Northwestern Lehigh School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant at WeisenbergElementary. The selected candidate will work with small groups of students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This position is 5.5 hours. Strong communication skills and organizational skills are essential as well as the ability to work well with others.

Instructional Assistants employed by the Northwestern Lehigh School District must meet the Pennsylvania regulatory requirements for both regular education and special education assignments as outlined in the Pennsylvania School code.

The employment requirements include the following:

• Have completed at least two years of post secondary/college education study; or
• Possess an Associate Degree or higher; or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a Pennsylvania State; or Northwestern Lehigh assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics.

The Pennsylvania State or Northwestern Lehigh assessment is provided at no cost for all new Instructional Assistant positions as needed.

Instructional Assistants are also required to complete 20 hours of staff development activities related to their assignments each school year. The staff development activities are provided at no cost by Northwestern Lehigh School District.

Applications are due by August 5, 2026 4:00 pm. EOE

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $22.80 to $25.33 Per Hour

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