We are seeking a nurturing and patient Preschool Instructional Assistant to help our youngest learners build a strong foundation for school success. In this vital role, you will work hand-in-hand with the classroom teacher to create a safe, engaging, and joyful learning environment. Whether you are leading a small group activity, helping prepare creative lesson materials, or assisting with daily routines like lunch and personal care, your presence will ensure our students feel confident and supported. We are looking for a dedicated professional who loves working with children and can gently reinforce academic concepts and positive behavior. If you want to make a lasting, daily impact during these foundational early childhood years, we invite you to join our team.

WOODFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant (Classroom, Kindergarten, and Special Education)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Teacher/Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate
Experience in working with children
A deep interest in working with specified target population
Ability to perform assigned tasks
Pass health examination
Have no immoral or criminal history
Have ability to work with other staff members and with children

DUTIES:

Assist school personnel in providing an environment in which the children’s needs are met and to free the time of professional personnel from repetitious tasks in order that they might be more efficient
Assist in clerical duties such as typing, filing, and completing reports
In conjunction with the classroom teacher, will help prepare for class activities
Work with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher
Serve as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher
Guide sessions set up by the teacher
Assist in developing class materials
Assist with other classroom activities such as snacks, clothing, feeding, wash-up, and toileting
Assist with lunch
Assist in large group activities
May assist in recording of student behaviors
Alert classroom teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student
Participate in in-service training as specified
Assist the teacher in devising strategies for the reinforcement of the learning materials and for the devising of strategies for the development/maintenance of appropriate behaviors based upon the needs and performance level of the individual student
Other duties as assigned by Teacher/Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

APPROVED BY THE WOODFORD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MARCH 10, 1997

Instructional Assistant (Preschool) (Simmons)