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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Instructional Assistant - Virginia Preschool Initiative - CECLA 2025-2026

Chester, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24K/yr - $42K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Virginia Preschool Initiative at Chesterfield County Public Schools. The role involves assisting the preschool teacher in implementing instructional programs and ensuring the safety and socialization of children during their activities.

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Responsibilities

Assists the preschool teacher to ensure the safe arrival and departure of children each day

Assists teacher in supervising children during center instruction; helps develop instructional materials

Carries out program activities with small groups of children including 'plan, do and review', gross motor skills, play activities, teaching personal hygiene and social skills

Prepares breakfast and lunch for children during center time; supervises children during these meals with VPI children

Monitors behavior and enforces disciplinary rules

Assists VPI teacher with home visits, parent workshops and activities as deemed appropriate

Attends training and staff development as deemed appropriate

Consistently demonstrates a positive and professional attitude, a willing spirit, as well as a sense of team commitment and a pleasant demeanor

This position may be required to ride the bus with students as needed

Carries out other duties as assigned

Qualification

Early childhood developmentBehavior management techniquesCommunication skillsIndependent workClerical proceduresVPI requirements knowledgeGeneral academic subjectsTeam collaboration

Required

High School diploma, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Has passed the Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum score of 455 or has a minimum of 48 semester hours/credits from a regionally accredited college or university

Some knowledge of early childhood development principals and best practices in early childhood education behavior

Some knowledge of behavior management techniques and clerical procedures

Some knowledge of general academic subjects sufficient to teach others

Some knowledge of the VPI requirements as well as local requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with preschool children, parents, students and staff to implement programs

Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision, including high pressure and difficult situations

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with the VPI teacher in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation, Tuberculosis Screening/Test