Job Description

JobID: 12198

Position Type:

Teacher Aides/Assistants/Tutors/Teacher Aides

Date Posted:

10/18/2025

Location:

Ticasuk Brown Elementary School

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

10/24/2025

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):

+ 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


+ Proven proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.


+ 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.


+ Demonstrated ability to be patient with young children and their developmental need




This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:
+ Accrued sick and personal leave
+ Paid holidays
+ Medical, dental, vision, and audio
+ Retirement (PERS)



If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.