The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

Arlington Public Schools

Arlington, MA  02476

Job Description

Updated 07/11/2024

Position:     Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Job Goals:

To support a Kindergarten classroom by assisting the teacher with classroom responsibilities.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred.  3 to 5 years of experience working with young children
• Must have experience and demonstrated ability to support young children
• Must have experience and demonstrated ability to implement teacher-developed instructional modifications and activities
• Must be able to coordinate with and work as a member of a team that includes special and general educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians and parents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with classroom management
• Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students
• Ensures information is shared between teachers when assistant is primary support person or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by principal 
• Assists Classroom teacher with implementation of curriculum.
• Performs other related duties as delineated by teacher or other supervisor
• May supervise drop off, dismissal, lunch and recess. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  183-day, full time position.  35 hours per week (average of 7 hours per day). The school day begins for students at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:30 PM.  Specific schedule to be determined by the Building Principal.

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal/Assistant Principal

Salary: $25.62-$26.17 per hour, 7 hours per day, 183 work days.  This position is eligible for benefits and is required to enroll in the Town of Arlington Retirement System. 

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole. 

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.