PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT

Prince William County Public Schools; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Manassas, VA is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant (188 day) to support classroom teachers with full-time, individualized instruction for English learners. The position requires on-site work and a typical schedule of 7.0 hours per day.

Candidates must be Highly Qualified: an associate degree or 48 college credits or a passing ParaPro score of 455, with transcripts provided. Posting shows salary range and posting details.

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified per Virginia standards: associate degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro.
• Documentation of transcripts required.
• Paraprofessional role supporting classroom instruction and EL students.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with full-time and individualized instruction.
• Work under the direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and ESL supervisor.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Completed 48 college credits

ParaPro score 455

Job description

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Job Posting - PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2025-26

POSTING DATE: 08/25/2026

CLOSING DATE: 09/01/2026 04:30 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00060157

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Ellis ES

LOCATION: Manassas,VA

POSITION TITLE: PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT - 188 DAY

INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

7.0 hours/day

Candidates for this position must be Highly Qualified through one of the following:

• Have obtained an Associate's degree, or higher from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented through transcripts; OR
• Completed a minimum of 48 college credits from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education, documented through transcripts; OR
• Passed the ParaPro assessment with a minimum score of 455. Documentation of test score must be submitted.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is paraprofessional work which requires the teacher assistant to assist the classroom teacher in providing full-time and individualized instruction to students whose first language is not English. This position assists in a variety of tasks and helps carry out instructional procedures as directed by the classroom teacher. This position performs work under the direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator, and E.S.L. supervisor.

SALARY: Hiring Range: $21.12 - $33.82/hour ($27,793 - $44,503/year)