Kindergarten Aide
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Fairbanks, AK, United States
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.
Position Details
Position Type: Teacher Aides / Assistants / Tutors
Date Posted: 4/22/2026
Location: Barnette Magnet School
Date Available: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 04/28/2026 (9:00 PM Alaska time)
Work Day: 7 hours per day
Work Year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)
New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 5 – $20.13 – $22.51 DOE (determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement)
Qualifications / Requirements
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;
• b) Associate’s degree or higher;
• 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 to work as a team in developing and delivering academic programs for students.
Demonstrated ability to be patient with young children and their developmental needs.
Benefits
Accrued sick and personal leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and audio coverage
Retirement (PERS)
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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.
Position Details
Position Type: Teacher Aides / Assistants / Tutors
Date Posted: 4/22/2026
Location: Barnette Magnet School
Date Available: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 04/28/2026 (9:00 PM Alaska time)
Work Day: 7 hours per day
Work Year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)
New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 5 – $20.13 – $22.51 DOE (determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement)
Qualifications / Requirements
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;
• b) Associate’s degree or higher;
• 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 to work as a team in developing and delivering academic programs for students.
Demonstrated ability to be patient with young children and their developmental needs.
Benefits
Accrued sick and personal leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and audio coverage
Retirement (PERS)
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