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Part Time Paraeducator - Head Start​/School Readiness; Pre-K

Job in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06540, USA
Listing for: New Haven Public Schools
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Preschool / Daycare
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16.35 USD Hourly USD 16.35 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Part Time Para educator - Head Start/School Readiness (Pre-K)

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Part Time Para educator - Head Start/School Readiness (Pre-K)

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  • Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
  • Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
  • Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
  • Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth.
  • Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.
  • Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child.
  • Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social.
  • Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self-concept.
  • Attends all parent meetings as required.
  • Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.
  • Provide for students’ physical needs, including diapering
Duties & Responsibilites

  • Assists the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
  • Consults with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
  • Assists the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
  • Participates in all planned school activities, Staff meetings, Work Shops, etc. and takes responsibility for own personal growth.
  • Observes the strengths and needs of each child and helps establish individual goals for each child.
  • Works with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interest and learning style of each child.
  • Assists teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social.
  • Works closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self-concept.
  • Attends all parent meetings as required.
  • Collaborates with teacher and other staff to ensure that parents are involved in the classroom and other areas of the program.
  • Provide for students’ physical needs, including diapering
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the Para Pro Assessment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands of the Job

  • Adheres to federal, state and municipal physical health guidelines including immunization, employment physical and required health and safety training.
  • The physical ability to frequently lift, move or hold children with a range of weight from 10-60 pounds (occasionally the job will require lifting, moving or holding children more than 60 pounds).
  • The physical ability to participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.
  • The physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.
  • The ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.
Rate of pay is $16.35/hour Seniority level
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Part-time
Job function
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries Education Management

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