Prichard PreK Instructional Assistant

Carter City Elementary; Grayson (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter City Elementary in Grayson, KY seeks a Prichard PreK Instructional Assistant to rotate between two preschool classrooms and assist certified teachers with individualized or small-group instruction. You'll monitor student progress and help prepare materials and activities.

Responsibilities include tutoring, scoring tests, maintaining records, and supporting health and safety practices. This full-time role requires collaboration with staff and timely communication with families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or progress toward GED as required by KY law.
• Some experience working with children in organized settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individuals or small groups; reinforce instruction and monitor progress.
• Participate as a team member with instructional and remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons; administer tests and score according to guidelines.
• Assist in administering diagnostic tests and recording results.
• Monitor and report student behavior and progress; assist with lab activities.
• Perform routine clerical duties and maintain classroom records.
• Support teachers by setting up work areas and distributing supplies.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to students.
• Communicate with teachers about programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of absent students and conduct home visits as needed.

Skills

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Prichard PreK Instructional Assistant

Carter Cty KY Prichard Elementary - Grayson, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5939950

Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

This position will rotate between two preschool classrooms, as needed.

Basic Function: Assist certified teachers in providing instruction to individual or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

Representative Duties

• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as 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; assist in 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 regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom 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. This includes assisting students in toileting and diapering, as needed.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in 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.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District Schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patiece and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report students behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by KY law and some experience in working with children in an organized setting.

License and Other Requirements for Full Time Assistant

License and Other Requirements for Full Time Assistant: Must pass the Paraeducator Test in accordance with State regulations or have 48 college hours.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Derrick Jordan , Principal
• Prichard Elementary
• Phone: [phone]