Preschool Classroom Support Specialist

Asheville City Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville City Schools seeks a Preschool Instructional Assistant to work at Claxton Elementary School. The role supports the teacher by engaging with children, providing supervision, and helping implement classroom plans to foster learning and safety.

The position is full-time with a 10-month term and involves assisting with meals, activities, and field trips, while maintaining classroom organization and student care.

Qualifications

• Duties include assisting the teacher, supervising children, and supporting classroom activities.
• Aides work with the teacher to implement plans and support student needs.
• Record-keeping, materials organization, and basic clerical tasks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical responsibilities.
• Keep abreast of plans to ensure materials are available.
• Record and transfer data as instructed by the teacher.
• Receive and record any fees as directed.
• Obtain and organize supplies and materials.
• Operate media equipment.
• Check attendance.
• Care for materials and equipment.
• Assist with large group activities.
• Assist with physical education indoors and outdoors.
• Help with field trips and supervise children for safety.
• Assist in serving meals and snacks.
• Strive to make mealtime a learning experience.
• Assist with all classroom activities.
• Read or tell stories to groups of children.
• Assist/participate in classroom activities.

Job description

Asheville City Schools seeks a Preschool Instructional Assistant to work at Claxton Elementary School. The role supports the teacher by engaging with children, providing supervision, and helping implement classroom plans to foster learning and safety.

The position is full-time with a 10-month term and involves assisting with meals, activities, and field trips, while maintaining classroom organization and student care.