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