Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Substitute - Teacher Assistant

Job Number 3700272554

Start Date

Open Date 07/21/2026

Closing Date 08/04/2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform responsible human support and paraprofessional work assisting the kindergarten teacher with instructional activities and

assisting students by reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist classroom teacher(s) in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks.
• Assist in providing individual and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils'' intellectual

abilities.

• Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.
• Prepare instructional materials; reads to students.
• Assist the classroom teacher in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and

interests of the students.

• Help plan daily and long-range lessons and classroom activities.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of students.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provide escort and assistance to children, as necessary.
• Check students work for compliance with teacher''s instructions.
• Help maintain individual records for each student.
• Collect and display suitable material for educational displays; prepare displays; decorate classroom.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Help maintain order in the classroom; monitors students to keep them on task.
• Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required.
• Select and check out library materials for teacher''s use.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching; ability to maintain confidential files and

information and to compile reports; ability to deal effectively with students and teachers; skill in the use of classroom and instructional

equipment; ability to operate standard office, word and data processing equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with teachers, parents, students and associates.

Reports To Principal or Designee

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Salary Range: From/To

Substitute TA Rate ($16.39 per hour)

Substitute Long Term TA Rate ($17.56 per hour after 20 consecutive days)

After substituting for 20 consecutive days in this position, the long-term rate will apply upon the 21st day of substituting. For the first 20 days daily sub rates apply and once the 21st day is reached the difference between the daily rate and the long-term rate will be paid as back pay in the next check for that pay period.

The substitute candidate selected for this position will only receive the long-term rate of pay if eligible for this rate (see above).

No Benefits.

FTE 1.000

Start Date August 2026

Additional Job Information

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