Preschool Instructional Assistant, Crossroads Elementary

Crossroads Elementary; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Elementary is seeking a Preschool Instructional Assistant to support classroom teachers in kindergarten readiness and early literacy activities. You will tutor individuals or small groups, reinforce lessons, and help maintain student progress while assisting with planning and material setup.

The role emphasizes student safety, supervision, and collaboration with the instructional team. The position is full-time and on-site in Owingsville, KY, with immediate starting availability.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college credit or an Associate's Degree required.
• Passing score on the Kentucky Paraprofessional Test acceptable.
• Reports to Preschool Teacher and building leadership.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups.
• Reinforces and implements instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Maintains progress records for students.
• Assists with lesson planning and material prep.
• Operates classroom materials and attendance records.
• Assists students with daily activities and transitions.
• Provides emotional support and positive guidance to students.

Education

60 hours college credit

Associate's Degree

Paraprofessional Test (Kentucky)

Job description

Preschool Instructional Assistant, Crossroads Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947631

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Preschool Instructional Assistant

Qualifications:

at least 60 hours of college credit or

an Associate's Degree or

a passing score on the Ketucky Paraprofessional Test.

Reports To:

Preschool Teacher, Building Principal, Preschool Coordinator, and Superintendent.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Tutors individuals or small groups of students.
• Reinforces and implements instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Maintains progress of students.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team including the admissions and Release Committees when necessary.
• Assists with lesson planning.
• Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records test information.
• Reads, understands, and assists in implementing, recording, and monitoring students’ IEP.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records and attendance records.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work or center area, displays and exhibits, operation audio-visual equipment, distributing and collecting papers and supplies.
• Assists in overseeing students at all times.
• Assists students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the restroom and others.
• Serves as a bus monitor when necessary.
• Assists students in getting on and off the bus.
• Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, and a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confers with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Makes home visits with the teacher as necessary.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring the cafeteria and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Participates in meetings and professional development activities as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Terms of Service:

Classified Schedule set by the Board of Education

Evaluations:

Principal / Preschool Director

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$12.30 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Daniel Hunt , Principal
• Crossroads Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]