What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher Assistant - Northside Elementary School position at School District of La Crosse?
Position Start Date
10/5/2026
Salary/Wage
$19.91/Hour
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Regular Education Teacher Assistant at Northside Elementary School. Projected start date: October 5, 2026.
Required abilities:
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Learn and utilize basic methods of procedures specific to kindergarten classrooms.
- Demonstrate patience, understanding of and enthusiasm for working with young learners.
- Use correct, age-appropriate language with kindergarten students.
- Maintain a nurturing and supportive environment for young children.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff.
- Participate in workshops, etc., focused on early childhood education and kindergarten-specific topics.
- Learn and utilize special procedures unique to kindergarten, such as positive behavior management techniques and basic first aid methods appropriate for young children.
Position responsibilities:
- Assist with the supervision of kindergarten students (including the lunchroom and playground).
- Prepare and organize age-appropriate instructional materials for kindergarten teachers.
- Operate educational technology and equipment suitable for kindergarten learners.
- Assist with organization and management of learning materials and manipulatives.
- Work with kindergarten students individually and in small groups to support their learning and development.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kindergarten classroom environment.
- Support kindergarten students in developing social-emotional skills and self-regulation.
- Assist with age-appropriate assessments and observations of kindergarten students' progress.
- Collaborate with kindergarten teachers to implement daily routines and learning activities.
- Participate in parent-teacher communications as directed by the lead teacher.
- Complete additional tasks as requested by kindergarten teachers and administrators.
Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
After application submission, you will NOT be able to modify your application or add additional application materials. Only application materials submitted with your WECAN application will be accepted (i.e. resume, letters of recommendation). Please DO NOT EMAIL or mail application materials as they cannot be given consideration. Submit your application once it is complete.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of education beyond high school or 48 post high school credits preferred.
- Some paid or volunteer experience working with young children (ages 4-6) in an educational or child care setting preferred.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of age-appropriate educational software for Kindergartners..
- Familiarity with early childhood development principles and practices.
Candidate Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
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