INTERNAL ONLY--Summer School Kick Off to Kindergarten Paraprofessionals

Bridgeport; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,817; Part time

Job summary

A local education board in Bridgeport is seeking paraprofessionals for the Kick Off to Kindergarten program aimed at children with little preschool experience. The role requires an Associate's Degree or successful completion of the Para-Pro exam. Paraprofessionals will support children in developing essential skills for a smooth transition to kindergarten. This position offers an hourly pay rate of $26, with work hours from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM during the summer program.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of an Associate's Degree or equivalent credits.
• Successful completion of the Para-Pro assessment exam is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in transitioning to public school environments.
• Support social-emotional and academic skill development.

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent of 60 credits

Job description

Kick Off to Kindergarten

(Pay Rate: $26/per hour—funded through corporate sponsor)

The Kick Off to Kindergarten program is designed to give children who have had little or no preschool experience an opportunity to engage in a structured public‑school setting prior to entering kindergarten. The program offers a high‑quality learning environment where children can build foundational social‑emotional and academic skills. Its goal is to help students become more familiar and comfortable with school routines and expectations, supporting a smoother and more confident transition into kindergarten.

KOK Locations

• Batalla
• Claytor
• Discovery
• Tisdale
• Waltersville

KOK Paraprofessionals

Paraprofessionals will be required to have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree, the equivalent of 60 credits, or have successfully completed the Para-Pro assessment exam.

Summer School Program Information

Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Training Date: TBD (Prior to end of school year)

Summer School Dates:

• Monday-Friday July 6-10, 2026
• Monday-Friday July 13-17, 2026
• Monday-Friday July 20-24, 2026
• Monday-Friday July 27-31, 2026

**ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE INTERNAL APPLICATION IN RED ROVER BY APRIL 4, 2026 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE POSITIONS**

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.