Preschool Instructional Assistant/Aide

Northern Elementary; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Elementary in Somerset, Kentucky seeks a Preschool Instructional Assistant/Aide to support a certificated teacher by guiding small groups, monitoring student progress, and assisting with classroom activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and some experience with children in a structured setting; Kentucky para-educators exam or college transcripts may be required. Position is full-time with immediate start and $11.62/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some experience with children in an organized setting.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforcing instruction and maintaining progress records.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer tests and score results.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress to teachers; assist in lab activities.
• Perform routine clerical duties and maintain classroom records.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to students; assist with materials and equipment.
• Communicate with teachers and parents as needed; participate in meetings and trainings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Preschool Instructional Assistant/Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5915467

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assista certifiedteacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Tutor individualsor small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher; maintain records of student progress;
• Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assistin determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regardingstudent performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation fo instructional and classroom materials; operatecopy machines; maintainclassroom records; maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assistin monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalentto: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting. Obtain an official college transcript from an accreditedcollege with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $11.62 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Trevor Smtih , Principal
• Northern Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]