Instructional Assistant – Kindergarten Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Instructional Assistant – Kindergarten Lexington Public Schools (MA) Lexington, MA Job Details Part-time $28.08 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Classroom experience Entry level Full Job Description

POSITION TITLE

: Instructional Assistant –

Kindergarten FLSA:

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal or designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

18 hours per week, specific hours designated by Principal or designee. Non-benefits eligible position. August 25th, 2025 Start Date. $28.08 per hour, non-benefits eligible position. FY24 rate will increase upon FY25 negotiations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children enrolled in the full-day kindergarten program; to assist the classroom teacher in responding to the needs of the children in the full-day kindergarten program; to work cooperatively with other school personnel involved in the full-day kindergarten program; to supervise large groups of children outside of the classroom (e.g. in the lunchroom, on the playground, in the bus line) and; to perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher / principal or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School degree required. Classroom experience and college degree preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.