Kindergarten Assistant

Date Posted: 8/17/2026 Location: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Elementary Waterville-Elysian-Morristown is seeking a Kindergarten Assistant: Hours between 7:45 am and 3:20 pm. Starting Pay Range $16.21/hour - $19.65/hour A Kindergarten Classroom Assistant would support both student learning and the smooth operation of the classroom. Possible duties include: Support students during literacy and math centers, small groups, and independent work Reinforce foundational skills such as letter sounds, phonemic awareness, counting, number recognition, and fine-motor development Work one-on-one or with small groups under the teacher's direction Help students follow routines, transition between activities, and build independence Model and reinforce positive behavior, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills Assist students with classroom materials, technology, and completing tasks Prepare, organize, and distribute instructional materials Support arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, hallway, and other supervisory routines Help maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and organized classroom Provide additional support during specialist classes, assemblies, field trips, or school events as assigned Observe student needs and share relevant information with the classroom teacher Follow teacher plans and maintain student confidentiality Support students with personal-care needs when appropriate and consistent with district expectations Assist with cleaning and sanitizing shared materials and learning spaces The Kindergarten Classroom Assistant works under the direction of the classroom teacher to support student learning, independence, social-emotional development, safety, and successful participation in classroom routines. Questions can be directed to: Elementary Principal Sarah Ertl Postings current as of 8/19/2026 5:49:10 PM CST. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School District #2143