Pre-K Teaching Assistant - Empower Young Learners

Baker-Butler Elementary School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker-Butler Elementary School in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Pre-K) for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves assisting the classroom teacher with instruction, managing materials, and supporting student learning in a dynamic early-childhood setting.

Starting immediately, the successful candidate will help supervise students, handle clerical tasks, and assist with activities and student needs as directed by the teacher and building staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; must be high school graduate or hold equivalence of a high school diploma and be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports classroom teacher with instructional plans and IEP follow-up.
• Maintains pleasant, orderly classroom environment and assists with materials and cleanup.
• Supervises students during lunch, free time, and transitions; assists with attendance and clerical duties.
• Assists with toileting, feeding, positioning, and other student needs as directed.
• Participates in team meetings and supports related services as needed.

Skills

Empathetic attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baker-Butler Elementary School in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Pre-K) for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves assisting the classroom teacher with instruction, managing materials, and supporting student learning in a dynamic early-childhood setting.

Starting immediately, the successful candidate will help supervise students, handle clerical tasks, and assist with activities and student needs as directed by the teacher and building staff.