Paraeducator; Pre-K Head start

Para educator (Pre-K) Head start at New Haven Public Schools

Local Union 3429

Salary
: $23,524 - $31,271

Reports To
:
Principal/Supervisor/Director

Position Summary
:
The Assistant Teacher will assist in maintaining and facilitating a learning environment that supports each child's emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

• Assist the teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Consult with teacher on plans and curriculum activities.
• Assist the teacher in preparing and maintaining classroom materials and supplies.
• Participate in all planned school activities, staff meetings, workshops, etc., and take responsibility for own personal growth.
• Observe the strengths and needs of each child and help establish individual goals for each child.
• Work with teacher to ensure that the classroom environment supports and respects the cultural backgrounds, languages, individual interests and learning style of each child.
• Assist teacher in planning, implementing and documenting curriculum activities in all developmental areas: physical, emotional, cognitive and social.
• Work closely with teacher to provide experiences and an atmosphere that encourages each child's self-concept.
• Attend all parent meetings as required.
• Collaborate 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.

• Associate Degree or 60 college credits or receive a qualifying score on the Para Pro Assessment.

• Adhere to federal, state and municipal physical health guidelines including immunization, employment physical and required health and safety training.
• Have 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).
• Have the physical ability to participate in activities that may require lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing and sitting on the floor.
• Have the physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies or unexpected situations.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and the appropriate level of energy during the entire day.

• 10-Month work year. Local 3429, Group I. The New Haven Board of Education must approve all recommendations for employment of Assistant Teachers.

• Performance of this job will be evaluated by provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on evaluating personnel.