Kinder Ready Paraeducator (Harborview Elementary School)

Juneau School District; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Juneau School District is seeking an Early Childhood Education/KinderReady teacher to work at Harborview Elementary School with three- and four-year-old students. The role is a full-time position (0.9333 FTE) with responsibilities including presenting instructional activities and recording student progress.

The candidate will work primarily with non-special education students, in a setting that requires CPR/First Aid readiness and may require district-approved behavioral management techniques.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree or 48 semester hours or willingness to take WorkKeys exam.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavioral management techniques may be required.

Responsibilities

• Works with three and four-year-olds not in special education.
• Presents material and activities to improve reading, writing, math, computers and/or vocational education.
• Records grades and other measures of students' progress and behavior.

Skills

CPR

First aid

Behavior management

Education

High School diploma

AA degree / 48 sem hrs

Job description

Position Type: Early Childhood Education/KinderReady

Position Type: Early Childhood Education/KinderReady Date Posted: 8/25/2026 Location: Harborview Elementary Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Location: Harborview Elementary School

Full-Time Position (.9333 FTE)

Position Summary

Working primarily with three and four-year-old students who are not in special education, presents material and activities to improve skills in assigned areas that may include reading, writing, math, computers and/or vocational education. Works individually or in small groups. Records grades and other measures of students' progress and behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High School diploma.
• Prior experience working in a professional childcare organization or early-learning educational setting.
• CPR, first aid and district approved behavioral management techniques may be required.
• Must have either an AA degree, or 48 semester hours, or be willing to take and pass the WorkKeys Exam.

Knowledge Of

• Files and record keeping.
• Personal computers and related software.
• Early childhood development and behavior management
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide instructional assistance in assigned areas.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operate a personal computer and related software.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

Compensation:

This is a full-time 9-month position, working 35 hours per week, with a starting salary of $24.40 per hour. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan, and paid time off. This position is represented by the Juneau Education Support Staff (JESS) bargaining agreement.

Selected hire will be fingerprinted at applicant's expense and fingerprints forwarded to the Alaska State Troopers and the FBI for a records check.