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Petersburg City Public Schools

VPI Prekindergarten Paraprofessional (Multiple positions)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Petersburg, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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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

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Job Description

Position Type:

Support Staff/Instructional Assistant Date Posted:

5/20/2025

Location:

Westview Early Childhood Education Center Closing Date:

08/15/2026

Job Title:

VPI PRE-SCHOOL or

HEADSTART PARAPROFESSIONAL

Location:

Westview Early Childhood Education Center Position Overview:

The VPI Instructional Assistant will assist the teacher in providing individual and small-group instruction, providing learning experiences to pupils in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, arithmetic, science, art, physical education, and music. This position reports to the Supervisor of Head Start and Principal. Minimal Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent CDA credentials with some course work in early childhood education or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. ParaPro Test Minimum of two (2) years related training and experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assume responsibility for one small group of children during appropriate times. Assist teacher with instructional activities which include the implementation of the curriculum. Perform student management and record duties as assigned. Accompany teacher on home visits. Assist teacher in the development of a written schedule for play area supervision. Assist teacher in making regular checks of safety and cleanliness of indoor and outdoor play areas. Supervise playground and recess activities. Assist special students with personal comfort and movement. Provide assistance in maintaining teaching area, securing material and supplies, and assists sick or injured students. Assist in ensuring that the classroom is a safe and pleasant environment for children. Assist the teacher in making decisions regarding room arrangement and the planning of activities. Assist the teacher in guiding, teaching, and facilitating the growth of the students. Perform other related duties as requested.