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Kindergarten Teaching Assistant Arlington Public Schools Bishop Elementary - Arlington, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Arlington School District. Job Details Job ID: 5809964 Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world. Arlington Public Schools Arlington, MA 02476 Position: Kindergarten Teaching Assistant Job Goals: To support a Kindergarten classroom by assisting the teacher with classroom responsibilities. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred. 3 to 5 years of experience working with young children. Must have experience and demonstrated ability to support young children. Must have experience and demonstrated ability to implement teacher-developed instructional modifications and activities. Must be able to coordinate with and work as a member of a team that includes special and general educators, other building staff, related service personnel, clinicians, and parents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with classroom management. Establishes emotionally supportive rapport with students. Ensures information is shared between teachers when assistant is primary support person or other organizational meetings, as well as professional development as determined by principal. Assists classroom teacher with implementation of curriculum. Performs other related duties as delineated by teacher or other supervisor. May supervise drop off, dismissal, lunch and recess. Terms of Employment: 183-day, full time position. 35 hours per week (average of 7 hours per day). The school day begins for students at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:30 PM. Specific schedule to be determined by the Building Principal. Reports to: Building Principal/Assistant Principal Salary: Based on AEA Unit D Contract. 7 hours per day, 183 work days. This position is eligible for benefits and is required to enroll in the Town of Arlington Retirement System. Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $27 to $28 per hour Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Eva Liner, Principal Bishop Elementary Email: eliner@arlington.k12.ma.us The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two‑way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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