Early Childhood Paraprofessional — Classroom Support & Care

Camdenton Middle School; Camdenton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan

Other benefits

Job summary

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking an early childhood paraprofessional to join our team. The ideal candidate will support teachers by managing classroom activities, supervising children (ages 3-5), and reinforcing lessons for individuals or small groups.

Essential duties include assisting with routines, maintaining safety, helping with personal care, creating educational materials, and upholding FERPA privacy standards.

Qualifications

• 60 hours of college credit or completion of the Para-Pro Assessment Test.
• Pass all background checks and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assists with play-oriented curriculum, sets up learning centers, and reinforces lessons initiated by the teacher.
• Monitors children in the classroom, on the playground, during meals, and on field trips.
• Helps students with clothing, toileting, hand washing, and maintains a clean, disinfected environment (e.g., sanitizing toys/cots).
• Helps with daily routines, such as organizing materials, taking attendance, preparing snacks, and cleaning up.
• Implements behavioral plans, minimizes disruptions, and encourages positive social interactions.
• Prepares communication folders, creates materials, and aids with data collection or progress monitoring.
• Possess patience, compassion, and the ability to connect with young children.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and lift or transfer students.
• Strict adherence to FERPA and privacy regulations regarding student information.

Education

60 hours college credit

Para-Pro Assessment Test

Job description

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking an early childhood paraprofessional to join our team. The ideal candidate will support teachers by managing classroom activities, supervising children (ages 3-5), and reinforcing lessons for individuals or small groups.

Essential duties include assisting with routines, maintaining safety, helping with personal care, creating educational materials, and upholding FERPA privacy standards.