Young | 6hr Kindergarten School Assistant

Fort-Wayne-Community-Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Basic term life insurance

Optional Direct Primary Care Plan

Various supplemental benefits

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Whitney Young Early Childhood Center in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a 6-hour Kindergarten School Assistant to support teachers and students.

The role is part-time with hours typically from 7:45am to 3:30pm during the school year, and salary ranges from $15.01 to $18.14 per hour. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, basic term life insurance, optional direct primary care plan, and various supplemental benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred candidate to be highly-qualified with two years of college or a related degree, or CDA credentials.
• Candidates may have passed the Para-Pro Assessment or have 1,000 hours in schools or work with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, and student management activities.
• Support a calm classroom environment and student supervision.
• Follow school policies and routines.

Skills

Office skills

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college

Two-year college degree

CDA credentials

Job description

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Young | 6hr Kindergarten School Assistant

Job Details

Job ID: 5901923
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PURPOSE

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, and student management activities.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School year
• Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:45am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school.
• Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques.

Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if he or she has:

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Passed annual school-level evaluationsCompleted 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: School Assistant Job Description 6.5.2024.pdf

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.01 to $18.14 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required