Teacher Assistant- Preschool (2026-2027)

Woodlawn Learning Center; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlawn Learning Center in Hopewell, Virginia, is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support teachers in daily instruction and classroom activities. The role includes assisting with lesson delivery, preparing materials, and supervising students.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree or two years of college, or has passed the Paraprofessional Exam, and demonstrates patience with diverse preschool learners and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or completion of 2 years of college, or Paraprofessional Exam completed.
• Knowledge of child growth and development and paraprofessional instructional procedures.
• Patience and ability to work with preschool children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in instructional programs and activities.
• Prepare materials and set up learning centers.
• Work with students in small groups or one-on-one.
• Monitor student behavior and assist with classroom management.
• Support with clerical tasks and lesson preparation.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and breaks.

Skills

Paraprofessional knowledge

Patience with children

Understanding child growth

Education

Associate's Degree or 2 years college

Paraprofessional Exam

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold an Associate's Degree (or completed 2 years of college coursework) or have passed the Paraprofessional Exam. Must have a good knowledge of and understanding of child growth, development and paraprofessional instructional procedures and practices. Considerable patience and the ability to work effectively with preschool children with diverse needs and faculty members are essential.

DESCRIPTION

The Preschool Teacher Assistant performs a variety of paraprofessional instructional support tasks which assists teachers and/or other professional staff working with children in the preschool setting. The teaching assistant provides instructional support to teachers in the daily management and instruction of students, and is responsible for performing instructional and clerical tasks to support the teacher in routine activities and to help carry out daily classroom activities. As a paraprofessional, non-licensed classification Teacher Assistants may, with supervision from a teacher or a principal, assist with the preparation of lesson plans, implement lesson plans, and initiate new lessons as instructed. However, they may not have final responsibility for assessment, evaluation, and grading of students.

GENERAL DUTIES (May not include all duties performed)

• Assists assigned classroom teacher(s) in conducting instructional programs, directing games and fine-motor activities, physical exercise programs, or otherwise works with the teacher to provide instructional or developmental activities for the preschool setting.
• Distributes and collects materials, sets up classroom, learning centers, etc. for instructional projects, and sets up and operates audio-visual equipment.
• Works with students requiring individual or close attention in subject or activity areas, individually or in small pull-out groups.
• Monitors groups of students engaged in instruction and/or activities.
• Participates in the assessment of individual students’ needs and progress and assists the teacher in developing appropriate individualized programs.
• Participates in monitoring, teaching computer-assisted instructional programs and activities; assists in computer maintenance activities.
• Assists in providing a safe environment by monitoring students during arrival and dismissal.
• Continues instruction and activities during the teacher's absence from the classroom.
• Assists with classroom management, including crisis intervention.
• Supervises students in halls and classrooms, during lunch period, and student breaks; may eat lunch with students and provides physical and instructional assistance as needed.
• Monitors students' daily schedules and behavior plans (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Supervises playground activities, monitors students in cafeteria, during rest period, coming on and off busses, or as they go to and from classes.
• Participates in staff meetings, work-shops, in-service training sessions as assigned.
• Monitors students engaged in independent study, or similar work while teacher is otherwise occupied; oversees small student groups away from classroom or whole class while teacher is temporarily away from classroom as needed.
• Performs other classroom or school wide clerical tasks, such as preparing, compiling, or making copies of instructional materials and reports, typing and filing classroom or student records, or distributing and inventorying textbooks and other instructional materials as assigned.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Employee reports directly to the School Principal

WORK CONDITIONS

Duties performed are typically in the school setting. Performs professional work providing support and consultative services for assigned department/program. Work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and light lifting. Some assignments are subject to deadlines inherent in tailoring and delivering programs to meet the needs of diverse groups. Some assignments may involve exposure to risks associated with interactions with parents and students in heightened emotional states. Employees may be required to perform emergency and non-emergency health-related services for students as needed.

CONTRACT LENGTH

190 Days

*The salary noted is based on the 2024-25 school year. Salaries will be updated following the 2025-26 budget confirmation.

Teacher Assistant- Preschool (2026-2027)

Hopewell City School District Woodlawn Learning Center - Hopewell, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5789038

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25,236 to $40,024 Per Year

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Veronica Moore , Principal
• Woodlawn Learning Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]