Teacher Aide III

Young World Physical Education; Alaska; On-site; USD 32,153 - 40,983; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Alaska is seeking a full-time Teacher Aide III to support classroom activities and students. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, and experience working with children is preferred. Duties include assisting students, performing clerical tasks, and maintaining classroom records. The role offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $23.34 to $29.75, with a focus on creating a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing classroom activities.
• Work with small groups of students.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain records.

Skills

Working with young people

Bilingual in Yup’ik and English

Cross-cultural adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification

Job description

Teacher Aide III

Lower Kuskokwim School District (AK) Mertarvik School c/o Ayaprun School - Mertarvik, Alaska

Job ID: 5395858
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 09, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 6, 2025

Job Description

Job Goal: To help provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with young people in a school setting desirable.
• Align with NCLB Paraprofessional Qualification requirements (48 semester hours or Associate Degree or pass State-Approved Academic Competency test).
• Bilingual in Yup’ik and English preferred.
• Ability to live and work in a cross‑cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out successfully the duties described below.

Duties

• Under the supervision of the teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist individual students in need of special attention.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Sets up and operates equipment.
• Assists teacher with non‑instructional classroom duties such as snack, restroom, and clothing routines.
• Checks notebooks, correct papers, and supervises testing and make‑up work.
• Assist in drill work.
• Assists with reading and storytelling.
• Assists small groups of students in the library.
• Participates in in‑service training programs.
• Checks and records student attendance.
• Collects and records lunch money.
• Keeps bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays up to date.
• Assists with the supervision of the students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and on field trips.
• Alerts the teacher of any problem or special information about the individual student.
• M sustains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and fellow employees as expected of teacher.
• Maintains sense of responsibility and positive attitude toward students and fellow employees.
• Shows initiative in sharing work with other instructional personnel.
• Maintains classroom student records and folders.
• Corrects and records student work and reports students progress to the teacher.
• Listens to individual students read orally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$23.34 to $29.75 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Ashley Atkins , Site Administrator
• Mertarvik School c/o Ayaprun School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]