PreK Teacher Assistant-Garfield

Garfield Elementary; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Enid Public Schools Garfield Elementary in Enid, Oklahoma is seeking a PreK Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities under the supervision of the principal. Responsibilities include assisting with instructional tasks and maintaining a safe learning environment, with duties aligned to the EPS negotiated contract and 9-month calendar.

The role offers hourly pay and employee health insurance; experience in substitutes or teaching assistance is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of post-secondary education (48 hours) or an Associate's Degree or higher OR pass required state assessments.
• Willingness to progress in instructional training opportunities.
• Substitute teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists children in various classrooms with instructional task, as assigned by the school principal.
• Assists with classroom management needs to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Complies with all safety and health procedures, school policies and regulations.
• Assists with classroom coverage/support needed to foster student safety.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Classroom assistance

Safety procedures

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years of post-secondary education / Associate's Degree or higher or state test

Evidence of instructional training progress

Substitute teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred

Job description

PreK Teacher Assistant-Garfield

Enid Public Schools Garfield Elementary - Enid, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5942946 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay: 12.00per hour

Paid heath insurance for employee

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have completed 2 years of post-secondary education (48 hours) OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR have passed the formal State Assessment Test (OGET) OR have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test OR have passed the Workkeys Test.
• Evidence of, or willingness to, progress in instructional training opportunities.
• Such alternative qualifications as the Board finds appropriate and acceptable.
• Substitute teaching or teaching assistance experience preferred

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

Supervises:Helps supervise students

JOB OVERVIEW: To assist the school, under the supervision of the principal, with maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment so students are safe to have the opportunity to succeed academically.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists children in various classrooms with instructional task, as assigned by the school principal.
• Assists with classroom management needs to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Complies with all safety and health procedures, school policies and regulations.
• Assists with classroom coverage/support needed to foster student safety.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Other Duties as Assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 Month basis. Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position is generally in a classroom setting.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS:This position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting objects.

EVALUATION: In accordance with Board Policy and appropriate procedural regulations. The Superintendent or designee will be responsible for completing the evaluation.

SALARY RANGE:Based on the EPS Support Negotiated Contract Scale

BENEFITS:This position includes health insurance for the employee that may be waived for additional salary, if preferred.

As an equal opportunity employer, Enid Public Schools will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform their job duties/functions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Dutcher , HR Specialist
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]