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

MARY GIELLA ELEMENTARY; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Giella Elementary in Spring Hill, FL is seeking a Classroom Assistant for the Head Start Program (ECP) for 2026-2027. This part-time, non-benefit eligible role supports school readiness skills and childcare for children eligible under Head Start guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and coordinating with SRP staff to deliver services across the school day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• CDA Credential, or complete within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver childcare and support for school readiness skills.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.
• Provide comprehensive services for Head Start program compliance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Credential

Job description

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

Pasco County Schools MARY GIELLA ELEMENTARY - Spring Hill, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5894654

Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 9, 2026

Job Description

Estimated Start: 09 /09/2026

Location: Mary Giella Elementary, 14710 Shady Hills Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610

School Related Personnel - SRP

186 Days Per Year

Part-Time, Non-Benefit Eligible

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.

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]