About this role
SY 26-27 Instructional Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Instructional Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten Department: Hutcherson Early Learning Center Salary Grade: Classified Grade C+, E+ FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Site/Location: Hutcherson Early Learning Center Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 05/15/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
• Assists Pre-K teachers in working with students to develop state mandated (Virginia Foundation Blocks) learning and established educational goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Implements teacher created lessons and activities during one-on-one, small group and whole class instruction.
• Assists with preparing and organizing classroom materials
• Maintains and assists with routines and student discipline procedures
• Collaborates and works cooperatively with teacher and staff
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Performs related duties as necessary and as assigned by the site administration. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate In faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality
Leadership Competencies
• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED  
• Minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours, or Associate's Degree
• Successfully completed the ParaPro Assessment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Experience working with children.     
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• Assists and supervises students during unstructured times including lunch and recess
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS: 190
START DATE: 2026-2027