A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Part-time Kindergarten Aide
Pottsgrove School District
West Pottsgrove - Stowe, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Pottsgrove School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5904343
Application Deadline:
Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
A vacancy exists for a Part-time Kindergarten Aide.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide assistance to the teacher with instruction, general supervision, and management of the classroom; assist with preparation of the learning environment.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the teacher with classroom instruction; assist with preparing the work center and materials.
Provide assistance in maintaining a neat and organized classroom.
Provide assistance in the supervision of students during the temporary absence of the teacher from the classroom.
Supervise activities of the children in the classroom and at recess to ensure their safety; report any problems regarding the children to the classroom teacher.
Provide assistance to the children in development of good habits of personal hygiene.
Monitor the children during lunch to ensure that they are receiving proper nutrition.
Monitor and supervise the children when they are traveling throughout the hallways.
Prepare student folders for the children to take home daily.
Provide assistance to the students during classroom writing and math periods.
Assist the classroom teacher with review of students' work as they complete their assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma necessary
Associate's degree preferred
Experience in working with children required
Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code) FBI Criminal History Record
Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Must be considered "Highly Qualified" per the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to reach above and below the waist Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 20 lbs. Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the work environment, often for extended periods of the workday
Hours:
8:30am - 1:00pm
Location:
West Pottsgrove Elementary School
Pay:
$18.00 per hour
Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances
Pottsgrove School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Type:
Part-Time
Job Requirements
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required