What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Instructional Assistant position at Caston School Corporation?
Position Title: Instructional Assistant; Preschool
Date Posted: April 4, 2025
Close Date: Until filled
Start Date: August 11, 2025
General Summary: An instructional assistant provides students educational support that will foster and accelerate their intellectual, physical, social, and career development in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Assist teachers in the development and delivery of weekly lesson plans based on the curriculum.
- Assist in preparing materials, classroom arrangement, and schedule for daily class activities in advance.
- Assist in the supervision of the classroom, daily routines and activities.
- Communicate and collaborate with the teacher and staff to support the educational experience.
- Maintain positive relationships with students, families, co-workers, and the public.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for children to learn and grow.
- Monitor and supervise students as needed, during instruction, lunch, and play.
- Support teacher and students within the preschool environment.
- Conduct assigned activities from the administration and teacher in conformity with the approved policies of the Board of Education and State and Federal Law.
- Maintain confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.
Qualifications:(candidate must have documentation of ONE of the following)
- Two years of college experience
- A two-year college degree
- Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
- One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment experience in a school or working with children
- Completed 48 credit hours of college-level classes
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentials
Length of Contract: 182 days/yr
Apply: Interested parties should fill out the following application:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 29 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, IN 46975 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
