Preschool Aide I

Young World Physical Education; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Kuskokwim School District seeks a Preschool Aide I to support classroom activities and learning in Bethel, Alaska. You will assist the teacher, work with small groups, and help with reading, library tasks, and daily routines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma; Yup’ik and English bilingual skills are preferred. This is a full-time on-site role at the district office with duties including attendance, displays, and student supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Experience working with young people in a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out duties described below.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom activities under teacher supervision.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material.
• Assist individual students needing special attention.
• Set up and operate equipment.
• Assist with non-instructional duties (snack, restroom, clothing).
• Assist with reading and storytelling.
• Assist small group in the library.
• Record attendance and maintain classroom displays.

Skills

Youth interaction

Bilingual preference

Cross-cultural experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Preschool Aide I

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) District Office - Bethel, Alaska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lower Kuskokwim School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5879328
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description: To help provide a well organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with young people in a school setting is desirable.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

Duties

• Under the supervision of the teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Works with small group of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists individual students in need of special attention.
• Sets up and operates equipment.
• Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties such as snack, restroom, and clothing routines.
• Assists with reading and story telling.
• Assists small group of students in the library.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Checks and records student attendance.
• Keeps bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays up to date.
• Assists with the supervision of the students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and on field trips.
• Alerts the teacher of any problem or special information about the individual student.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as is expected of teachers.
• Maintains a sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
• Shows initiative in sharing work with other instructional personnel.
• Maintains classroom student records and folders.
• Records students' data and reports students' progress to the teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Will work individually with children.
• Will keep necessary scores and daily records of achievement.
• Will receive in-service training from the Early Childhood Education Specialist.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19.68 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alicia MIner , Special Ed Director
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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