TK Aide 2026-2027 (Internal Candidates Only)

Transitional Kindergarten Aide

Year-Round Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Job Summary: The Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Aide is responsible for working with teachers and students to help facilitate learning in the classroom that focuses on developmentally appropriate early learning practices. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with peers teachers and students have a deep commitment to helping the overall development of each individual child and uphold Grow Academy school culture at all times. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with peers teachers and students have a deep commitment to student achievement and uphold Grow Academy school culture at all times.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting and reinforcing with student self-regulation independence and instruction in the classroom setting
• Supporting students in their overall development including social-emotional skills school readiness skills and motor skills
• Communicating with students using language appropriate to the students level of understanding
• Demonstrate to students the manner in which tasks are performed
• Assist teacher in supervising students both in and out of the classroom
• Supporting the teacher in a variety of duties including small group instruction attending to students who need special attention
• Attend regular Professional Development with Teachers
• Assist with parent conferences/home visits as needed
  
• Support students self-care and independence with toileting and hygiene routines in a developmentally appropriate safe and respectful manner in accordance with network policies and health guidelines
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or the equivalent and
  Two years of college (48 units) or
  A. A. degree (or higher) or
  Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.
• Experience with early childhood education practices
• Experience working with ELL students a plus
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
  

Physical requirements: 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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee is occasionally required to push move lift or otherwise bear up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and peripheral vision. Specific hearing abilities are required by this job.

Work Environment: This position is in-person in instructional facilities located in Kern County.

Required Experience:

Junior IC