Instructional Assistant, Transitional Kindergarten (TK)/Kindergarten (K) - (0.5 FTE - 20 hours/week)

Instructional Assistant, Transitional Kindergarten (TK)/Kindergarten (K) - (0.5 FTE - 20 hours/week) at Los Altos Elementary School District

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Application Deadline

10/22/2026 2:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/15/2026

Contact

Lindsay Harris

650-947-1153

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$25.37 - $35.70 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

10 Months - 180 Days/Year

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the school Principal and direction of staff, assists and instructs individuals, smaller groups or classes of students designated by teachers. Expected to prepare materials for lessons, assesses students' progress, and meet with staff when required.

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the school Principal and direction of staff, assists and instructs individuals, smaller groups or classes of students designated by teachers. Expected to prepare materials for lessons, assesses students' progress, and meet with staff when required

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Assist students (individually or small groups) in academic areas to support, review and reinforce curriculum
• May assist in planning and implementing lessons for small groups of students
• Observe and monitor behavior of students to ensure safety
• May assist in collecting student performance data
• Set up work areas and assist in preparation of materials
• Assist teacher in supervising students in the classroom and playground
• Operate a variety of instructional media and equipment
• Assist in implementing individualized and/or classroom-wide behavior management systems
• Support with toileting and personal care needs of students when needed (4-5 year olds)

Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff and community
• Ability to perform basic clerical work
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions
• Ability to make decisions quickly regarding health and safety of students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and discussions
• Possess the ability to organize data, schedules and information relevant to students assigned; an aptitude to work with children and teachers; warmth, empathy and the desire to become involved in the instructional process, the ability to follow instruction and accept constructive suggestions and professional standards. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Assist in physical and sometimes strenuous activities with students such as lifting, weight shifting and positioning of students

Approved: 04-10-23

Range 21 - 10-month position

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Recent Letters (dated within past 2 years))
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Recent Letters (dated within past 2 years))
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

This position is in a Kindergarten Classroom. Monday - Friday - 9 AM to 1 PM

Comments and Other Information

This position is in a Kindergarten Classroom. Monday - Friday - 9 AM to 1 PM

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