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Teacher Assistant, STEP (Preschool)
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What they do
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.
$34,852 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Teacher Assistant, STEP (Preschool)
Loudoun County Public Schools
Horizon Elementary School - Sterling, Virginia This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5924739
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Position Overview
The STEP Teacher Assistant assists the teacher by performing instructional duties, preparing classroom materials, supervising student behavior, learning and applying specific behavior management techniques, performing clerical duties, administering literacy assessments, and providing assistance with personal hygiene and physical care needs as required. The work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.
Roles and Responsibilities
Provides individual and group instruction on activities as instructed; implements lesson plans with the teacher.
Prepares the classroom for meals and activities, assists students on and off the bus, prepares meal counts for thecafeteria staff, and performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
Collects data and records anecdotal student observations; record keeping and documentation for all informationrelated to each student and family.
In collaboration with the STEP Teacher, implements behavior modification plans in accordance with the STEP program philosophy and monitors students' safety.
Supports the administration of literacy assessments to students.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, and an Early Childhood credential required
Experience working with preschool age children
Experience in working with diverse cultures
Bi-lingual preferred, but not required
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates strong organizational skills
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking. expressing or exchanging ideas by means ofthe spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers
accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recalland apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods oftime. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift,carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to:
Principal or Assistant Principal FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Days/Hours:
184 days, 7 hours per day
Salary Level:
Universal//Scale B.1- Non-Exempt Level 4
Salary Range:
$ 22.47 -$ 25.28
Salary Scale:
lcps.org/compensation
Remote Work Eligible:
No
Union Designation:
Non Certified
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$21.40 to $24.08 Scale B - Non-Exempt Level 4
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Benefits
- Dental Insurance