About this opportunity
Perry Township School District lists this Early Childhood Assistant opportunity in indianapolis, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Support Staff - Instructional/EARLY CHLDHD ASST
Date Posted:
8/17/2026
Location:
PTEC Early Childhood Academy
Early Childhood Assistant
Position Purpose
To provide support to the teachers by helping to set up tasks and implement instructional processes. This job involves preparing activities for the day under the instruction of the teacher, supervising the children under their care, and ensuring the classroom stays organized. Due to their students' young age, preschool assistants take on a combination of educational and child-care duties. This role is well suited to people who are patient, have good attention to detail, and have experience of working with children.
Essential Job Functions
Assist classroom teacher with daily duties.
Facilitate small group instruction.
Complete clerical duties as assigned by teacher.
Supervise student behavior and activities.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Pay Rate
$15.75 per hour.
Work Schedule
8 hours per day.
182 days per year.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Willingness to work with children.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%.
Physical Requirement
Percentage of Time
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Occasional
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Occasional
Ability to carry 25 pounds.
Occasional
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Seldom
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
Occasional
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Very Frequent
Ability to operate job-related equipment.
Occasional
Ability to reach in all directions.
Often
License/ Registration/ Certification N/A
Education High School Diploma or GED
Experience Experience working with young children is preferred.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Apply online :
Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.