Kindergarten Aide

Kindergarten Aide JobID: 12538

Position Type:

Other/Teacher Aides

Date Posted:

5/25/2026

Location:

Arctic Light Elementary School

Date Available:

08/17/2026

Closing Date:

05/31/2026

District:

  Fairbanks North Star Borough School District  Additional Information: Show/Hide

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Summary: The Kindergarten aide provides assistants to the kindergarten classroom teachers in supporting students' day-to-day functions to ensure a smooth transition of students to the educational environment.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 5: $20.13 - $22.51 DOE

Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work Day: 7 hours per day

Work Year: 9 months

Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

• Must meet one of the three qualifications:

a. High school diploma, or equivalent, and have either completed or the ability to complete the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or

b. Associate's degree or higher; or

c. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent.

• Work experience demonstrating an ability to maintain accurate records and implement plans
• Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to relate and work successfully with students and adults and ability to work as a team in developing and delivering academic programs for students.
• Demonstrated ability to be patient with young children and their developmental need

This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.