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

Young World Physical Education; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools seeks a Classroom Assistant for the Head Start Program (ECP) for 2026-2027. The role is part-time, 5 hours daily from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., SRP paraprofessional duties with focus on school readiness for Head Start children.

Requires HS diploma or GED; CDA preferred and CPR/First Aid/AED training or completion within three months; 186 days per year. Position details include location at Kirkland Ranch K8 in Wesley Chapel, FL, with state and district compliance obligations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required, or to complete within three months of hire.
• CDA Credential, or to complete within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver childcare and support for school readiness skills to Head Start children.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.
• Provide comprehensive SRP services under Head Start guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Credential

Job description

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

Pasco County Schools KIRKLAND RANCH K8 - Wesley Chapel, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5888875

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: Immediately

Location: Kirkland Ranch K8, 33137 Innovation Dr., Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

School-Related Personnel - SRP

186 Days Per Year

Part-time, non-benefit-eligible

5 hours, 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 pm

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: Full-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]