Preschool Teacher Assistant

Council Bluffs Community School District; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

IPERS retirement

Personal leave

Sick leave

Summers off

Job summary

Council Bluffs Community School District is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant at Longfellow Elementary School. The role runs 7.5 hours daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

The pay range is $16.95–$17.40 per hour, and competitive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, IPERS retirement, and more. Qualifications include a CDA, or an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree with 12 hours in early childhood/education.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in education settings preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification or training required or to be completed via district program.

Responsibilities

• Assist Preschool Teacher in Longfellow Elementary to implement daily lesson plans.
• Support students’ learning and behavior management under teacher supervision.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Education

CDA

Associate's Degree (12+ hours in early childhood/education)

Bachelor's Degree (12+ hours in early childhood/education)

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

Preschool Teacher Assistant
Longfellow Elementary School
7.5 hours per day
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
Pay Range: $16.95 - $17.40/hour

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, IPERS retirement, personal leave, sick leave, summers off, and more!

It is REQUIRED that you have AT LEAST ONE (1) of the following to be qualified to work in preschool:

• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Associate's Degree, must include at least 12 hours of early childhood and/or education courses
• Bachelor's Degree, must include at least 12 hours of early childhood and/or education courses

If you are currently in an Associates or Bachelors program but are not finished yet, please call Tammy at 712-396-2357.

If you meet the requirements of the position, please email transcripts to [e-mail].

We are also seeking:

• Experience working with young people in an education setting preferred.
• Ability to become CPR/First Aid certified is required. The District HR Department will set up and pay for the training.

Questions? Call 712-396-2357

It is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information, ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or characteristic in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446.

Job Details

Job ID: 5986772

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:03 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Mallory Hempel
• 300 W Broadway
• Suite 1600
• Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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