Pre Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Amarillo Independent School District; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 18,390; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a full-time Pre Kindergarten Instructional Assistant to assist the teacher in maintaining effective learning environments for students. The role requires a High School Diploma, relevant educational certifications, and skills in interacting effectively with children. The position offers a salary of $13.35 per hour, with responsibilities including lesson planning assistance, conducting learning exercises, and supervising children during various activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students and parents is preferred.
• Experience may include work in church-related school day camps or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson planning.
• Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
• Guides children to work and play harmoniously.
• Alerts teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Maintains individual records for each child.
• Fosters good eating habits and table manners.
• Assists with supervision during lunch and outdoor periods.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with students

Ability to follow directions

Good judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or 48 college credit hours

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Tools

Classroom materials

Job description

Pre Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 4661907

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 31, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

DIPLOMA, GED Certificate OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE UPLOADED

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To assist the pre-kindergarten teacher(s) in maintaining appropriate activities and learning environment inside and outside of the classroom in order that students may learn effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma & meet the District’s formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act
• Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• The ability to work effectively and harmoniously with students, parents and schoolpersonnel is essential.
• The abilities to willingly follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment are required.

Work Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Classroom materials
• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, reaching
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 50 pounds)
• Environment: May work in outside conditions

Minimum Experience:

Experience working with students and parents is preferred. This experience may be work in church-related school day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care or similar experiences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Helps maintain individual records for each child.
• Fosters good eating habits and table manners in children.
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Assists with the supervision of children during lunch and outside periods.
• Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.

EVALUATION:

In accordance with state law and Board policy.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.35 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Tina Medina , Classified Applicant Specialists
• EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]