Position Type:
Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/Teacher Aides
Date Posted:
4/1/2026
Location:
Woodriver Elementary School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
06/04/2026
Note: Unless otherwise stated, all vacancies with a specific closing date close at 9:00 PM Alaska time.
Job Summary: The Kindergarten aide provides assistants to the kindergarten classroom teachers in supporting students' day-to-day functions to ensure a smooth transition of students to the educational environment.
New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 5: $20.13 - $22.51 DOE
Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work Day: 7 hours per day
Work Year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)
Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
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Must meet one of the three qualifications:
a. High school diploma, or equivalent, and have either completed or the ability to complete the ParaProfessional Assessment within four (4) months of hire; or
b. Associate's degree or higher; or
c. Completion of two years of higher education (at least 48 semester hours) or the equivalent. -
Work experience demonstrating an ability to maintain accurate records and implement plans
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Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.
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Ability to relate and work successfully with students and adults and ability to work as a team in developing and delivering academic programs for students.
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Demonstrated ability to be patient with young children and their developmental need
This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:
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Accrued sick and personal leave
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Paid holidays
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Medical, dental, vision, and audio
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Retirement (PERS)
If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email
[email protected].
