Adams | 6.5hr Pre-K School Assistant | NAEYC

Adams Elementary School; Fort Wayne (IN); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic Term Life Insurance

Indiana public retirement (INPRS)

Direct Primary Care Plan (optional)

Zusammenfassung

Adams Elementary School in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a part-time Pre-K School Assistant to support preschoolers with care, supervision and learning activities. The role runs during the 6.5-hour shifts typically from 7:45am to 3:30pm, aligned with the school day.

A drug screen is required for Pre-K positions. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong office and communication skills, and knowledge of child guidance.

Qualifikationen

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and basic instructional methods.
• Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified with the listed options (two years of college, degree, Para-Pro assessment, CDA or AA).
• NAEYC requirements include a CDA credential or equivalent as defined by NAEYC.

Aufgaben

• Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities for preschool-age children.
• Help plan and implement a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children.
• Support classroom operations and scheduling during school year with shifts roughly 7:45am–3:30pm.
• Complete required pre-K procedures, including a drug screen.

Kenntnisse

Two years of college experience

Para-Pro Assessment

CDA credentials

Strong office and computer skills

Oral and written communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year college degree

AA in early childhood education

CDA credential

Jobbeschreibung

Adams | 6.5hr Pre-K School Assistant | NAEYC

Fort Wayne Community Schools Adams Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968430
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PURPOSE

Assist in providing care, supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment; assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School year
• Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:45am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school.
• Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
  • For positions working more than 6 hours per day, benefits also include an Indiana public retirement (INPRS).
• Pre-K: Drug screen required for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques.

Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if he or she has:

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Passed annual school-level evaluations
• Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

Required by the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC): Applicants must possess or be willing to obtain one of the following:

• 1.A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition.
• 2.A CDA Credential equivalent as defined by NAEYC as at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
• 3.An associate's degree (AA) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.

If selected for an interview, candidate must provide proof of education at the time of interview.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: School Assistant Job Description 6.5.2024.pdf

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.01 to $18.59 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required