Pre-Kindergarten Education Assistant

Pre-Kindergarten Education Assistant Lebanon Special School District (TN) Sam Houston Elementary - Lebanon, Tennessee This job is also posted in Lebanon Special School District Job Details

Job ID:

5714096

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 27, 2026 Job Description

Job Title:

Pre-Kindergarten Educational Assistant

FLSA Status:

NonExempt

Reports To:

Principal/Pre-K Director

Date:

July 2023

Purpose of Job:

Perform instructional activities under the direct guidance of the Pre-Kindergarten teacher, Principal, and Pre-Kindergarten Director.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Required to work under direct guidance of the Pre-K teacher Assist individual students and small groups in developing academic skills Assist the classroom teacher with planning for instruction Perform such clerical duties as preparing instructional materials, making reports, and other duties as assigned (clerical duties are not, however, limited to this list) Ensure that the use of the district's resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible Administer all diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher Assist in preparing the classroom and organizing all instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher Maintain student records as directed by the classroom teacher Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator and teacher Comply with all TDOE Pre-K policies, procedures, and guidelines Required to attend district and state staff development including Child Abuse Awareness, CPR Certification, and First Aid Certification Attend all in-service when directed to do so by the principal, Pre-K Director, or Director of Schools Prepare for breakfast and lunch in the classroom Recess or playground duty with teacher and Pre-K students Dismissal of Pre-K students and early arrival as designated Other Duties and Responsibilities Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times and support district goals Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of district information Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students Provide exceptional levels of professional support and service to staff and public Appropriate Attendance Record Dress neatly and appropriately, according to system staff dress code May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are expected to fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High school diploma. Bachelor's Degree preferred. "Highly Qualified" (i.e. successful completion of Praxis test or 48 hours of college credit, Associates or Bachelor's Degree) Sufficient experience so that with appropriate training, services may be provided in the specific role for which employed Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal, Pre-K Director, or Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable Abilities/Physical Requirements Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active light work in a classroom setting. The Lebanon Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required