Teacher Assistant, STEP (Preschool)

Horizon Elementary School; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools Horizon Elementary School in Sterling, Virginia is seeking a STEP Teacher Assistant to support the classroom, prepare instructional materials, supervise student behavior, and assist with personal care needs under the guidance of the teacher.

You will implement behavior modification plans, help administer literacy assessments, and collaborate with the STEP Teacher to monitor student safety and progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and Early Childhood credential required.
• Experience working with preschool age children.
• Experience with diverse cultures.
• Bi-lingual preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group instruction on activities as instructed; implements lesson plans with the teacher.
• Prepares the classroom for meals and activities, assists students on and off the bus, prepares meal counts for the cafeteria staff, and performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
• Collects data and records anecdotal student observations; record keeping and documentation for all information related to each student and family.
• In collaboration with the STEP Teacher, implements behavior modification plans in accordance with the STEP program philosophy and monitors students’ safety.
• Supports the administration of literacy assessments to students.

Skills

Preschool experience

Diverse cultures

Bi-lingual (optional)

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early Childhood credential

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924739
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Overview

The STEP Teacher Assistant assists the teacher by performing instructional duties, preparing classroom materials, supervising student behavior, learning and applying specific behavior management techniques, performing clerical duties, administering literacy assessments, and providing assistance with personal hygiene and physical care needs as required. The work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group instruction on activities as instructed; implements lesson plans with the teacher.
• Prepares the classroom for meals and activities, assists students on and off the bus, prepares meal counts for the cafeteria staff, and performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
• Collects data and records anecdotal student observations; record keeping and documentation for all information related to each student and family.
• In collaboration with the STEP Teacher, implements behavior modification plans in accordance with the STEP program philosophy and monitors students’ safety.
• Supports the administration of literacy assessments to students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and an Early Childhood credential required
• Experience working with preschool age children
• Experience in working with diverse cultures
• Bi-lingual preferred, but not required
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking. expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers
accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Days/Hours: 184 days, 7 hours per day

Salary Level:Universal//Scale B.1- Non-Exempt Level 4

Salary Range: $ 22.47 -$ 25.28

Salary Scale:lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Non Certified

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21.40 to $24.08 Scale B - Non-Exempt Level 4

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• INS-24A, DTL-30A, INS-24B, CTY-A, BST-B
• Email: [e-mail]