Teaching Assistant K-1st (Part-Time)- Mountain View Primary School - 2026-27 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,978 - 27,579; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for K-1st at Mountain View Primary School for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves providing administrative and instructional support in the classroom, maintaining a positive environment, and assisting students with their learning tasks. Applicants should be high school graduates willing to seek CPR certification. This position offers $16.68 to $20.02 per hour and requires working 4 hours per day. Responsibilities include classroom management, assisting with student-related activities, and fulfilling clerical duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Must be high school graduate or hold equivalence.
• Willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in managing and instructing students.
• Help maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Assist in the physical movement of students.

Skills

Empathetic attitude toward disabled students

Communication skills

Classroom management

Basic keyboard and filing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant K-1st (Part-Time) - Mountain View Primary School - 2026-27 School Year

Job ID: 5683655

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.68 to $20.02 per hour

Job Description

Teaching Assistant (K-1st) – Part-Time 4 hrs/day for Mountain View Primary School.

Provides responsible administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students. Performs related tasks as required and directed under the direction of the classroom teacher, with some independent responsibilities including activities outside the normal school facility.

Essential Functions

• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and, if appropriate, the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP);
• Carries out follow-up and review lessons;
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special education teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.);
• Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate level of classroom behavior and control;
• With classroom teacher's knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline of students;
• Procures, sets up, and operates audio-visual equipment;
• Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers;
• Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
• Performs such duties as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by classroom teacher;
• Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at direction of classroom teacher;
• Supervises students in lunchroom or during lunch period;
• Supervises students during free time and other non-instructional periods as directed by classroom teacher;
• Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or building principal, assists in maintenance of students' records;
• Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students;
• Participates in team meetings;
• Assists with medical-related duties, i.e., catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy and ileostomy needs;
• Assisting with carry over of related services, i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff; must be high school graduate or hold equivalence of a high school diploma and be willing to seek and maintain CPR certification.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school including basic keyboard and filing training.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division-wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents, and medical professionals may be required. Contacts with community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required