PK Instructional Assistant (48+ college hours) 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; La Joya (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in La Joya, Texas is seeking a full-time PK Instructional Assistant to support individual and small group learning for PK EL students. The role requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D. along with 48 college hours or 2 years of education, as well as proficiency in English and Spanish.

The successful candidate will assist the teacher with instructional duties, administer tests, and promote a supportive learning environment while maintaining ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 48 college hours or 2 years postsecondary education.
• Must be proficient in English and Spanish.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Administers and scores achievement tests for individual PK EL students.
• Works with small groups to reinforce learning materials.
• Assists in developing special strategies for individual EL students.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Ability to follow instructions

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 48 college hours

2 years postsecondary education

Job description

PK Instructional Assistant (48+ college hours) 2026-2027

PK Instructional Assistant (48+ college hours) 2026-2027
La Joya Independent School District Assigned Campus - La Joya, Texas

This job is also posted in La Joya Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5737163

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Pre-K Instructional Assistant

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal

Starting Pay: Instructional Support Pay Plan

48 college hours Pay Grade 2
Associate’s Degree Pay Grade 4
Bachelor’s Degree Pay Grade 5

Dept. /School: Assigned Campus

Funding Source: 172 State Bilingual

Initiated Date: June 24, 2021

District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD district in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose: Assist the teacher to achieve teaching objectives by working with PK EL individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 48-College hours or 2 years postsecondary education.

Educational aides should be certified and/or be able to attain a certified according to standards established by the State Board for Educator Certification. 19 TAC 230.51

Experience/Knowledge: Proficient in English and Spanish – (Bilingual). Following oral and written directions work effectively with others; learn rapidly, interpreting and applying laws, rules, and classroom procedures.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual PK EL students.
• Works with individual PK EL students or small groups of PK EL students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Assist the PK Bilingual teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual EL students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the PK Bilingual classroom for instructional purposes.
• Helps PK EL students master or instructional assigned by the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, paper, and other materials for PK Bilingual instruction.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Assists with the supervision of PK EL students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Keeps bulletin boards and other PK Bilingual classroom learning displays up to date.
• Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading out loud, and storytelling in the PK Bilingual classroom.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with PK EL students.
• Assists PK EL students in library or media center.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make up work, as assigned by the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Helps PK EL students with their clothing.
• Assists with lunch, snack and clean up routines of Pre-K Bilingual classrooms.
• Alerts the Bilingual teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the PK Bilingual teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Participates in all service-training programs, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned in regards to the Pre-K Bilingual classrooms.
• Follow all Work from Home Protocols when working remotely.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written in English and Spanish); interpret policy and procedures; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of computer. Works with frequent interruptions, moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting.

POSITION WORKING DAYS: 187 Days

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required