Instructional Assistant – Preschool

Instructional Assistant - Preschool JobID: 4428 Position Type: ESP - Instructional AssistantDate Posted: 9/3/2026Location: METROPOLITAN ARTS ACADEMY Closing Date: Until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide7.5 hours per day, 181 days per yearCLASSIFICATION: INST 01 ($21.75-$25.30 per hour)Apply online at wps.org. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Must complete the preschool training within 60 days of employmentEarly Childhood Education Credential Level 1 Version 2.0 or higher as defined by the Colorado Office of Early Childhood desired, or complete within the first year of employmentMust pass various pre-employment background screeningsAbility to work with and understand the needs of studentsComputer experienceExperience with preschool aged children desiredBilingual desiredMust be able to read, write, and comprehend EnglishExperience and/or skills working with culturally diverse population desiredJOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures that materials for activities designed by the teacher are ready upon arrival of studentsAssists in maintaining a safe learning environment for all childrenAssists with group or individual instructionEnsures student safety in a variety of settingsAssists classroom teacher with the development of weekly lesson plansParticipates with other members of the staff in cooperative effortsEnsures that parents are informed of upcoming events and opportunities for parent participationCompletes clerical duties as assigned by the classroom teacherMaintains accurate records of attendance, progress and personal student information*Completes all other assigned duties which are building wide shared responsibilitiesWestminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.