Pre-K Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 18,597 - 19,286; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in New Castle, Indiana is looking for a Pre-K Instructional Assistant. This part-time role requires working closely with students to provide instructional support and ensuring their safety and well-being.

The position offers a starting pay of $13.50 to $14 per hour based on experience, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Candidates need to complete pre-employment requirements including background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young students.
• Ability to support instructional activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students.
• Supervise and extend student learning.
• Maintain positive relationships with students.

Job description

Pre-K Instructional Assistant

New Castle Community School Corporation Eastwood Elementary School - New Castle, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5160962

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Performance Responsibilities/Duties:

• Works closely with one or a few students on a regular basis in an effort to provide instructional support.
• Supervision of students being instructed.
• Extends instruction to students after initial teacher presentation.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce instructional material initially introduced by teacher.
• Listens to students in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks by guiding and helping them.
• Accompanies students when trips to the office or to the school nurse are necessary.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the students without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Checks students' work as directed.
• Administers tests and individualized assessments.
• Assists with pupil records.
• Makes and files copies.
• Use and care of equipment and facilities.
• Maintains positive public relations.
• Attendance is a priority and critical for the success of students.
• Other duties as assigned by supervising teacher or principal.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Starting Pay: $13.50 per hour – $14.00 per hour
• Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Digital fingerprinting (approximately $37; reimbursed after 30 days of successful employment)
  • Urine drug screen (covered by the school corporation)
  • Background check required by the New Castle Community School Corporation
• Completion of required online modules for working in a state-licensed preschool program within 90 days of hire

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $13.50 to $14 Per Hour