Classroom Assistant, Head Start Program (ECP) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

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Job summary

Pasco County Schools in Dade City, FL is seeking a Classroom Assistant for the Head Start program (ECP). The position is part-time, non-benefit eligible, 4 hours per day (8:30 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, with an anticipated start date immediately after hire. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or an equivalent combination of education/experience) and completion of First Aid/CPR/AED, or to complete these within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver childcare and support for school readiness skills in Head Start program.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.
• Support daily operations during school hours.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Classroom Assistant, Head Start Program (ECP) 2026-2027 *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools RODNEY B COX ELEMENTARY - Dade City, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5889009
Application Deadline: Aug 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start Date: Immediately

Location: Rodney B. Cox Elementary, 37615 Martin Luther King Blvd. Dade City, FL 33523

School Related Personnel - SRP

186 Days Per Year

Part-Time, Non-Benefit Eligible

4 Hours per day M-F 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

GradeLevel: Head Start Program (ECP)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for delivery of appropriate childcare and support for school readiness skills to children in the Head Start program, including the provision of comprehensive services to ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid course, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course, or complete within three months of hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or complete within two years of hire

• All hires must meet the Early Childhood physical examination requirements.

BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Notification of Nondiscrimination:The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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